Lips Quote by Nicola Yoon
““Finally she chooses. Instead of picking up the remote, she bends over the table to reach it and enter the code. Her dress pulls up a little and I can see the back of her thighs. They have little crease marks from the couch. I want to wrap my hand around them and smooth the marks with my thumb. She turns to look at me and I can't pretend I wasn't staring. I don't want to. I want her and I want her to know that I want her. She doesn't look away from me. Her lips part (they really are the nicest lips in the known universe) and she touches her tongue to her bottom one.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: All the Bright Places, Nicola Yoon, 2015
A narrator’s intense attraction leads to overt, lingering observation of a partner’s body, revealing desire and vulnerability.
In simple terms: Desire can become an obsessive focus on physical details.
Key Takeaway
Balance admiration with respectful boundaries.
Themes
desire
vulnerability
observation
Mood
intimate
reflective
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic inspiration
- self‑reflection
- consent discussions
Key Concepts
physical attraction
intimacy
personal boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express desire respectfully?
- When does admiration become intrusive?
A Different Perspective
Such focus may cross into discomfort or objectification.
