--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Do you like her' ''Of course!' What a…" description: "\"“Do you like her' ''Of course!' What a question! Like asking her if she believe in God.”\" — Patricia Highsmith" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a99/patricia-highsmith-3982_believe-in-god_do-you-like-her-of-course-what-a-questio_1670316.jpg" --- # Do you like her' ''Of course!' What a question! Like… ![“Do you like her' ''Of course!' What a question! Like asking her if she believe in God.” quote by Patricia Highsmith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a99/patricia-highsmith-3982_believe-in-god_do-you-like-her-of-course-what-a-questio_1670316.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a99/patricia-highsmith-3982_believe-in-god_do-you-like-her-of-course-what-a-questio_1670316.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a99/patricia-highsmith-3982_believe-in-god_do-you-like-her-of-course-what-a-questio_1670316.jpg) > ““Do you like her' ''Of course!' What a question! Like asking her if she believe in God.”” [Patricia Highsmith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/patricia-highsmith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker uses humor to highlight how a simple question about belief becomes a profound, almost absurd, inquiry. **In simple terms:** A simple question can become absurdly deep. Key Takeaway Don’t overthink trivial questions. Themes humor absurdity belief communication Mood playful ironic Type conversational satirical When to use this quote - casual conversation - debating beliefs - light‑hearted banter Key Concepts irony social interaction Questions to Reflect On - When does humor hinder genuine dialogue? - Can absurdity reveal deeper truths? 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