Business Quote by Robert James Waller
““She was more of a business partner to him than anything else. Some of her appreciated that. But rustling yet within her was another person who wanted to bathe and perfume herself...and be taken, carried away, and peeled back by a force she could sense, but never articulate, even dimly within her mind.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bridges of Madison County, 1992
A partner’s hidden desires clash with her role, creating inner tension between duty and yearning for sensual freedom.
In simple terms: She feels torn between partnership and personal longing.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and explore hidden desires.
Themes
identity
desire
conflict
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- self‑discovery
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychological depth
sexual autonomy
role expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “bathe and perfume herself” represent?
- How can one balance duty with personal yearning?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing desire can cause resentment.
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