Happy Quote by Thomas Hardy
“I can make you happy, said he to the back of her head, across the bush. You shall have a piano in a year or twofarmers' wives are getting to have pianos nowand I'll practice up the flute right well to play with you in the evenings. Yes; I should like that. And have one of those little ten-pound gigs for marketand nice flowers, and birdscocks and hens I mean, because they can be useful, continued Gabriel, feeling balanced between poetry and practicality. I should like it very much. And a frame for cucumberslike a gentleman and lady. Yes. And when the wedding was over, we'd have it put in the newspaper lists of marriages. Dearly I should like that!”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d’Urbervilles, 1891
The narrator promises future happiness through material comforts and romantic gestures, blending practicality with poetic longing.
In simple terms: Promises of future joy tied to material and romantic plans.
Key Takeaway
Balance realistic planning with heartfelt expression.
Themes
love
materialism
future planning
Mood
hopeful
dreamy
Type
fictional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- relationship building
- gift giving
- future aspirations
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
pragmatic desire
Questions to Reflect On
- Are these promises sincere or fanciful?
- How do material gifts affect emotional bonds?
A Different Perspective
Promises may be unrealistic or unfulfilled.
