Fall in love Quote by Scarlett Thomas
““If you threw a brick at someone you would be responsible for them feeling pain, presumably,' Libby said. 'But if you do the right thing and it makes someone feel bad, isn't that their problem? Then again, how do you even know what the right thing is? Who decides?' 'It's so confusing. I am sure about Mark, but I was sure about Bob before that, and Richard before that. Maybe Mark isn't for ever, I just think he is now when I can't have him. I have to face up to this about myself. I fall in love like that.' She clicked her fingers. 'I always have. For other people, love is like some rare orchid that can only grow in one place under a certain set of conditions. For me it's like bindweed. It grows with no encouragement at all, under any conditions, and just strangles everything else. Good metaphor, huh?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the World Is a Cul de Sac, 2005
Love is portrayed as an invasive plant that spreads without care, contrasting with the idea of love as a delicate, rare flower.
In simple terms: Love can be overwhelming and uncontrolled.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s intensity.
Themes
love
relationships
identity
Mood
introspective
conflicted
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- dating
- self‑reflection
- relationship dynamics
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
metaphor
emotional complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love’s intensity with self‑care?
- What defines healthy versus invasive love?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize unhealthy attachment.
![“They really do have nothing in common on paper, these people and him. But yet there are so many common reference points; even some unexpected ones. . . .they all want to be cool. And they're all scared but no good at showing it. . . . [t]hey all know how to act cool. after all, life's pretty scary…” quote by Scarlett Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b7/scarlett-thomas-8232_danger_they-really-do-have-nothing-in-common-on_335741.jpg)
