Acquaintance Quote by Thomas Hardy
“To dance with a man is to concentrate a twelvemonth's regulation fire upon him in the fragment of an hour. To pass to courtship without acquaintance, to pass to marriage without courtship, is a skipping of terms reserved for those alone who tread this royal road.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
Courtship should be gradual, not rushed; intimacy requires time and mutual knowledge.
In simple terms: Love needs time and familiarity.
Cultivate patience in romance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- first dates
- long‑term relationships
- marriage decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does patience bring to a relationship?
- How can you balance desire and respect?
Rushing can lead to misunderstandings and loss of depth.