Gaze Quote by Sherry Thomas
““When will you ask for your post back?” he whispered in her ear. “I miss the smell of industrial-strength solvents.” She laughed softly. “Soon. And when will you have papers read at the mathematical society again? I rather like having my husband called a genius for reasons that are not clear to me.” My husband. The words rolled off her tongue, easy and beautiful. He kissed her fervently. “Soon. My brilliance quite overflowed on the way home. I have four notebooks to show for it.” “Good. We don’t want people to think I love you for your looks alone.” “In that case we should also put you in some rather revealing gowns once in a while, so that people don’t think I married you for your accomplishments alone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Perfect Couple by Sherry Thomas, 2012
A playful exchange about love, ambition, and the desire for both intellectual and physical appreciation in a relationship.
In simple terms: Couple balances admiration for mind and looks.
Key Takeaway
Value both intellect and appearance equally.
Themes
love
ambition
selfesteem
balance
Mood
playful
intimate
Type
dialogue
romantic
When to use this quote
- dating
- career advancement
- social perception
- selfpresentation
Key Concepts
identity
validation
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you show appreciation beyond achievements?
- What balance do you seek in admiration?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper emotional connection in favor of superficial validation.
