Another life Quote by Susan Rieger
““I don't want anyone else but sometimes, surprisingly, there's someone, not the prettiest or the most available, but you know that in another life it would be her. Or him, don't you find? A small quickening. The room responds slightly to being entered. Like a raised blind. Nothing intended, and a long way from doing anything, but you catch the glint of being someone else's possibility, and it's a sort of politeness to show you haven't missed it, so you push it a little, well within safety, but there's that sense of a promise almost being made in the touching and kissing without which no one can seem to say good morning in this poney business and one more push would do it. -The Real Thing (London 1982), p.73 Today, I bought a copy of the play at the co-op, I thought I should send it to you- out of a sort of politeness.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Real Thing, London 1982, p.73
A fleeting, polite recognition of another’s potential sparks a subtle, hopeful connection, hinting at unspoken possibilities.
In simple terms: A brief, polite moment hints at deeper connection.
Key Takeaway
Notice and honor subtle social cues.
Themes
romance
possibility
politeness
Mood
thoughtful
intimate
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- first dates
- social gatherings
- creative writing
Key Concepts
interpersonal dynamics
anticipation
Questions to Reflect On
- What unspoken signals do you overlook?
- How can you respond authentically?
A Different Perspective
Such moments may be misread as mere politeness, missing deeper feelings.
