Acting Quote by Tessa Dare
“You don't want me to feel obligated? Well, I'm sorry, Lily. I am here because I feel obligated." He brought her hand to his chest, pressing her palm flat against his rapidly thumping pulse. "I'm obligated by my heart. It's decided you're essential to my existence, you see. And it's threatening to go out on labor strike if I don't make you mine this very day. So yes. I am here on bended knee, acting from a deep, undeniable sense of obligation. I am, quite simply, yours." He swallowed hard. "If you'll have me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Lady's Guide to Love, 2015
He expresses love as a duty, framing romance as an obligation he cannot refuse.
In simple terms: Love is portrayed as an unavoidable duty.
Key Takeaway
Accept love as a responsibility.
Themes
love
obligation
romance
duty
Mood
romantic
dramatic
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtship
- confession
- relationship commitment
Key Concepts
romantic duty
emotional surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- Is love truly a duty or a choice?
- How does duty affect authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Obligation may mask genuine feeling, leading to resentment.
