He is altogether selfish, she thought in some surprise…
“He is altogether selfish, she thought in some surprise, the only man I have ever sat and talked to alone, and I am impatient; he is simply not very interesting.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Haunting of Hill House”, 1959
The narrator finds the man both selfish and uninteresting, yet feels impatient for deeper connection.
In simple terms: She sees him as selfish and boring, yet craves intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic connections.
Themes
relationships
self‑perception
impatience
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship building
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
literary analysis
human behavior
loneliness
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we label people before knowing them?
- What does impatience reveal about our needs?
A Different Perspective
May misjudge others quickly.