--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have better things to do.’ ‘Like what?’…" description: "\"“I have better things to do.’ ‘Like what?’ He opens one eye and looks at me. ‘Like convince a stubborn girl to admit she’s madly in love with me.’ I ca..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/susan-ee-1414_asks_i-have-better-things-to-do-like-what-he_2488246.jpg" --- # I have better things to do.’ ‘Like what?’ He opens one eye… ![“I have better things to do.’ ‘Like what?’ He opens one eye and looks at me. ‘Like convince a stubborn girl to admit she’s madly in love with me.’ I can’t help but smile. ‘So if it’s not a pig farm that you want, what is it?’ he asks. I swallow. ‘How about a safe place to live where we don’t have…” quote by Susan Ee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/susan-ee-1414_asks_i-have-better-things-to-do-like-what-he_2488246.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/susan-ee-1414_asks_i-have-better-things-to-do-like-what-he_2488246.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/susan-ee-1414_asks_i-have-better-things-to-do-like-what-he_2488246.jpg) > ““I have better things to do.’ ‘Like what?’ He opens one eye and looks at me. ‘Like convince a stubborn girl to admit she’s madly in love with me.’ I can’t help but smile. ‘So if it’s not a pig farm that you want, what is it?’ he asks. I swallow. ‘How about a safe place to live where we don’t have to scrounge for food or fight for it?’ ‘It’s yours.’ ‘That’s it? All I have to do is ask?’ ‘No. There’s a price for everything.’ ‘I knew it. What is it?’ ‘Me.”” [Susan Ee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-ee/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character seeks a safe, stable life, offering it in exchange for a mysterious price, highlighting desire versus sacrifice. **In simple terms:** Seeking safety comes at a cost. Key Takeaway Consider what you truly value. Themes desire risk relationships Mood hopeful curious Type narrative philosophical When to use this quote - career decisions - relationship negotiations - financial planning - creative writing prompts Key Concepts sacrifice security love personal growth Questions to Reflect On - What would you pay for safety? - Is the price worth the promised security? 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