David Quote by Sherry Thomas
““The worst thing about falling in love with her so early in life was that he’d been an absolute snot at fourteen, at once arrogant and self-pitying. Almost as bad was the fact that he’d been nearly half a foot shorter than she at their first meeting —she’d been five foot nine, and he barely five foot four. Though she was only a few weeks older than he was, she’d looked upon him as a child—while he broiled with the heat and anguish of first love. When nothing else garnered him her attention, he turned horrid. She was disgusted by this midget who tried to trick her into broom closets to steal kisses, and he was at once miserable and thrilled. Disgust was better than indifference; anything was better than indifference.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Luck of the Irish by Sherry Thomas, 2009
A young man feels both love and shame because of his youthful arrogance and short stature, leading to desperate, misguided attempts to win affection, highlighting the pain of early, unbalanced romance.
In simple terms: A boy’s early love is tangled with insecurity and embarrassment.
Key Takeaway
Accept vulnerability and grow beyond youthful insecurities.
Themes
love
insecurity
growth
power dynamics
Mood
conflicted
melancholic
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- first love
- adolescent relationships
- self‑esteem issues
- unrequited affection
Key Concepts
arrogance
self‑pity
social status
desperation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does insecurity shape our attempts at intimacy?
- Can vulnerability replace desperation?
A Different Perspective
His actions may cause harm rather than genuine connection.
