Friendship Quote by Robin Hobb
““Be with me" she said simply "Just for here. Just for now. With gentleness and friendship. To take...the other away. Give me that much of yourself." I wanted her. I wanted her with a desperation that had nothing to do with love, and even, I believe, little to do with lust. She was warm and alive and it would have been sweet and simple human comfort. If I could have been with her and arisen from it unchanged in how I thought of myself and what I felt for Molly, I would have done so. But what I felt for Molly was not something that was only for when we were together. I had given Molly that claim to me; I could not resend it just because we were apart for while.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb, 1995
A yearning for intimate comfort that conflicts with existing love, highlighting emotional complexity and loyalty.
In simple terms: Desire for comfort clashes with loyalty.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire with commitment.
Themes
love
loneliness
conflict
loyalty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship crisis
- self‑reflection
- friendship
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
ethical dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true comfort mean to you?
- How can you honor existing commitments while seeking new connections?
A Different Perspective
Desire may overlook consequences for existing bonds.
