Blue eyes Quote by V.C. Andrews
““Pragmatic, blithe, the eternal, cockeyed optimist, Chris sings when he works in the gardens. When he shaves in the mornings he hums some ballet tune, feeling no trepidations, no regrets, as if long, long ago he had been the man who danced in the shadows of the attic and had never, never let me see his face. Did he know all along that just as he had won over me in all other games it would be him in the end? Why hadn’t I known? Who had shut my eyes? It must have been Momma who told me once, “Marry a man with dark, dark eyes, Cathy. Dark eyes feel so terribly intense about everything.” What a laugh! As if blue eyes lacked some profound steadfastness; she should have known better.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Flowers in the Attic, 1979
A narrator reflects on love, fate, and the influence of parental advice, contrasting dark and light eyes as symbols of intensity and steadiness.
In simple terms: Love and destiny are shaped by deep emotions and family guidance.
Key Takeaway
Consider how family myths shape romantic choices.
Themes
love
fate
family influence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self‑reflection
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
symbolism
psychology
narrative voice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we let parental advice dictate our partners?
- How do symbols affect our decisions?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may overlook practical compatibility.
