Affection Quote by William Goldman
“There have been five great kisses since 1642 B.C. when Saul and Delilah Korn's inadvertent discovery swept across Western civilization. (Before then couples hooked thumbs.) And the precise rating of kisses is a terribly difficult thing, often leading to great controversy, because although everyone agrees with the formula of affection times purity times intensity times duration, no one has ever been completely satisfied with how much weight each element should receive. But on any system, there are five that everyone agrees deserve full marks. Well, this one left them all behind.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 1973
The quote satirically critiques attempts to quantify love, highlighting its complexity and the futility of rigid formulas.
In simple terms: Love cannot be reduced to a simple formula.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s mystery.
Themes
love
humor
philosophy
Mood
witty
reflective
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- art criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Quantification
subjectivity
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure affection?
- What aspects of love resist measurement?
A Different Perspective
Quantifying love oversimplifies its depth.
