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Gaze Quote by Nicola Cornick

“Sebastian stretched. Clara stared. She could not help it. He was still in his breeches and shirt and she was riveted by the deliciously tight fit of the buckskins over his thighs. "You could avert your eyes," Sebastian said mildly. "I could," Clara agreed, "but I am not going to." He smiled…” quote by Nicola Cornick
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““Sebastian stretched. Clara stared. She could not help it. He was still in his breeches and shirt and she was riveted by the deliciously tight fit of the buckskins over his thighs. "You could avert your eyes," Sebastian said mildly. "I could," Clara agreed, "but I am not going to." He smiled. "Hussy." "I know. But I have waited a long time--””

Nicola Cornick

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Summer of the Beautiful White” by Nicola Cornick, 2022

Desire and restraint intertwine, highlighting the tension between temptation and self‑control.

In simple terms: Temptation meets restraint.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge desire, choose self‑control.

Themes

desire self‑control temptation

Mood

tension intimate

Type

narrative dramatic

When to use this quote

  • romantic attraction
  • personal boundaries
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

psychology human relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your restraint?
  • When is it healthy to give in?
A Different Perspective

Self‑control may suppress authentic expression.

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