Dolls Quote by Sarah Waters
“With every step I took away from her, the movement at my heart and between my legs grew more defined: I felt like a ventriloquist, locking his protesting dolls in to a trunk.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tipping the Velvet, Sarah Waters, 1998
Distancing from a lover intensifies yearning, likened to a ventriloquist controlling hidden emotions.
In simple terms: Leaving a lover heightens desire and inner conflict.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how distance fuels emotional clarity.
Themes
love
longing
self‑control
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakup
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
desire
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance change your feelings?
- What hidden emotions surface when you step back?
A Different Perspective
May be too metaphorical for some readers.
