Don-t-lie Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
““numb" described his effect on her like "handsome" described Abe Lincoln. A woman would have to be dead not to feel a vigorous stirring for a man so incredibly handsome as her wandering polecat.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dark-Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2001
She likens an intense, almost absurd attraction to an absurd comparison, highlighting how overwhelming desire can feel like a bizarre, inevitable force.
In simple terms: Intense attraction feels absurd and inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when passion becomes irrational.
Themes
love
obsession
humor
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- dating
- first encounters
- unrequited love
Key Concepts
psychology
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the attraction healthy?
- How does humor affect perception of love?
A Different Perspective
Passion can cloud judgment.
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