Beauty Quote by Terry Spear
““Oh, what had she done?" He'd startled her; that was the problem. It was all his fault he was lying on the ground, looking rather cherub like, his blond hair curling about his ears, his bright blue eyes closed now, his masculine lips parted slightly as he slept the sleep of the dead. She studied his masculine lips. And thought just how much havoc she could wreak if she kissed him. Served him right for startling her so. Without analyzing whether she should do it, and just because she could, she pressed her mouth against his and gently kissed his lips, meaning only to give a quick peck and that was it… His lips curved up under hers and for a second, she thought he was awake, smiling at her kissing him… Her thoughts reverted to the kiss and immediately the human faery tale Sleeping Beauty and the prince giving the princess a kiss to wake her sprang to mind. Why ever did humans make up such nonsense anyway?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night by Terry Spear, 2005
A woman impulsively kisses a dead man, recalling fairy‑tale motifs, and questions the logic of such myths.
In simple terms: She kisses a dead man, thinking of fairy tales, and doubts their sense.
Key Takeaway
Impulsive actions can echo mythic narratives.
Themes
impulse
myth
romance
death
questioning
Mood
conflicted
curious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing
- psychology
- storytelling
- mythology
Key Concepts
fairy tale logic
human desire
morality
death
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives us to act without reasoning?
- How do myths shape our choices?
A Different Perspective
The act may be reckless and misinterpret the dead’s state.
