Conscious Quote by Trevanian
“Ripe for romance? Is that not only the self-conscious and sensitive young man's way of saying he was heavy with passion? Is not, perhaps, romance only the fiction by means of which the tender-minded negotiate their lust?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Eiger Sanction, 1972
Romance is portrayed as a tender negotiation of desire, reflecting youthful sensitivity.
In simple terms: Romance as tender negotiation.
Explore emotional honesty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
- artistic critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does romance reveal about personal vulnerability?
- How does sensitivity influence desire?
Romantic idealization may overlook power dynamics.