Business Quote by Rainbow Rowell
““… ‘Didn’t you ever wonder what it would be like to be with someone else?’ And you’ll say… Lincoln, what will you say?” “I’ll say, ‘No.’” “That’s not very romantic.” “It’s none of their business.” “Tell me, then,” she said, unbuckling her seat belt and putting her arm around his waist. “Tell me now, won’t you ever wonder what it would have been like to be with someone else?” “First, buckle up,” he said. She did. “I won’t wonder that because I already know what it would be like to be with someone else.” “How do you know?” she said. “I just do.” “Then, what would it be like?” “It would be less,” he said.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Eleanor & Park, 2012
A couple confronts the temptation of imagined alternatives, choosing certainty over curiosity.
In simple terms: Choosing familiar love over unknown possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace commitment, question fantasies.
Themes
commitment
fantasy
relationship
Mood
conversational
intimate
Type
fiction
dialogue
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- career decisions
- creative writing
Key Concepts
choice theory
psychology of desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “less” mean to you?
- How do you balance curiosity and loyalty?
A Different Perspective
Fantasies can reveal unmet needs.
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