Another day Quote by Toni Morrison
““As regularly as the new moon searched for the tide, Hagar looked for a weapon and then slipped out of her house and went to find the man for whom she believed she had been born into the world. Being five years older than he was and his cousin as well did nothing to dim her passion. In fact her maturity and blood kinship converted her passion to fever, so it was more affliction than affection. It literally knocked her down at night, and raised her up in the morning, for when she dragged herself off to bed, having spent another day without his presence, her heart beat like a gloved fist against her ribs. And in the morning, long before she was fully awake, she felt a longing so bitter and tight it yanked her out of a sleep swept clean of dreams.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, 1977
A young woman’s obsessive longing for a man she feels destined to love overwhelms her daily life, turning love into a painful, relentless yearning.
In simple terms: Obsessive love consumes her thoughts and energy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when love becomes self‑destructive.
Themes
love
obsession
longing
identity
family
pain
Mood
melancholic
intense
yearning
Type
literary
emotional
psychological
When to use this quote
- romantic pursuit
- family expectations
- personal identity crisis
- nighttime anxiety
- morning longing
Key Concepts
psychology
destiny
unrequited affection
emotional dependency
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this longing reveal about her sense of purpose?
- How might she find fulfillment beyond this obsession?
A Different Perspective
Her passion may blind her to healthier choices and self‑care.
