Gaze Quote by Nicole Baart
““He could have swept me into his arms, kissed my mouth in a fit of passion, and begged me to be his bride, and whatever deep thirst I had hidden in the heart of me still would not be slaked. Amazing, unfathomable man that he was, I had hoped that he could breathe life into me. It took the touch of his lips to convince me that he was only a man. True, he stirred something in me- sweetly, tenderly, even graciously- but when his kindness brushed up against my soul, it did not begin to ease the ache of the seemingly bottomless fissure that still gaped.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Unquenchable Thirst”, 2019
Passion and longing can be intense, yet still leave deep, unfilled yearning within.
In simple terms: Intense love may not satisfy inner emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper fulfillment beyond romance.
Themes
love
longing
emptiness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal introspection
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
psychology of desire
unrealized expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “bottomless fissure” represent?
- Can love truly heal inner voids?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealization can mask personal issues.
