Love Quote by W.A. Hoffman
““He shrugged. "It is usually not a pleasant emotion I find myself filled with." "And now? Do you feel it now?" "Oui. It is pleasant. I have no name for it. Can you name yours?" "Oui." I bit my lip. I was hesitant to speak it, as I had always been soundly rebuked for it before. "Love." He took a long breath and studied the horizon. I cringed inwardly. "You are sure?" he asked. "Oui." "You have felt this before?" "Oui, and it has gone unanswered...every time." His eyes were filled with trepidation when they found mine. "Not this time.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, possibly contemporary fiction
A character wrestles with an unnamed, pleasant feeling, confronting fear of vulnerability and past rebukes.
In simple terms: Someone feels a pleasant, unnamed emotion but fears expressing it due to past criticism.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the feeling despite fear.
Themes
vulnerability
emotion
self‑discovery
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
narrative
introspective
When to use this quote
- confessing love
- overcoming past criticism
- building trust
Key Concepts
psychology
intimacy
fear of rejection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this emotion reveal about your needs?
- How can you safely share it?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be fleeting and not lead to lasting connection.
