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“She took a deep breath, looking up at the ceiling for a long moment. A raindrop moved slowly down her neck; he watched as it turned down the slope of her breast to disappear inside the collar of her shirt. He was seriously contemplating becoming jealous of a droplet of water. Yorkshire was…” quote by Sarah MacLean
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“She took a deep breath, looking up at the ceiling for a long moment. A raindrop moved slowly down her neck; he watched as it turned down the slope of her breast to disappear inside the collar of her shirt. He was seriously contemplating becoming jealous of a droplet of water. Yorkshire was obviously damaging to his sanity.”

Sarah MacLean

About This Quote

A simple observation of a raindrop triggers deep jealousy, showing how fragile sanity can be under mundane stimuli.

In simple terms: Small things can stir strong emotions.

Key Takeaway

Notice triggers of jealousy.

Themes

literature emotion psychology

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • mindfulness practice
  • creative writing
  • art therapy

Key Concepts

jealousy mental fragility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mundane detail provokes strong feelings in you?
  • How can you reframe such triggers?
A Different Perspective

Jealousy may be disproportionate to the trigger, indicating deeper issues.

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