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Long time Quote by Moira J. Moore

“Do you love me?" he asked. "Of course." A small quirk of a smile. "Of course," he mocked. "And do you wish to do so permanently?" Permanently? That seemed like and awful long time. Unrealistic, too. But Taro and I did ridiculous things all the time, usually forced into it by circumstances. Why not…” quote by Moira J. Moore
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““Do you love me?" he asked. "Of course." A small quirk of a smile. "Of course," he mocked. "And do you wish to do so permanently?" Permanently? That seemed like and awful long time. Unrealistic, too. But Taro and I did ridiculous things all the time, usually forced into it by circumstances. Why not do something crazy purely for the hell of it? "Yes.””

Moira J. Moore

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown Title, 2020

A lover’s playful exchange reveals the tension between desire for permanence and the thrill of reckless spontaneity.

In simple terms: Love can be both serious and absurd.

Key Takeaway

Embrace spontaneous moments.

Themes

love spontaneity commitment playfulness

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

conversational dramatic

When to use this quote

  • confessing love
  • making impulsive decisions
  • testing relationship limits

Key Concepts

existential risk romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is permanence realistic in love?
  • What drives you to act wildly?
A Different Perspective

Risk of fleeting promises.

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