Oh well Quote by Yasunari Kawabata
““Is it a boy or a girl?" "It's a girl. Really! Can't you tell by looking at it? "Is it mine?" "It is not." "Oh? Well, if it is, you needn't say so now. You can say when you feel like it. Years and years from now." "It is not. It really is not. I haven't forgotten that I loved you, but you are not to imagine things.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata, 1947
A dialogue about identity and longing, revealing the speaker’s yearning for connection while confronting denial and distance.
In simple terms: A conversation about love, identity, and unspoken feelings.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings, seek honest communication.
Themes
identity
longing
communication
denial
love
Mood
melancholic
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
dialogue
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- family dynamics
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
existential yearning
unrequited affection
cultural nuance
Questions to Reflect On
- What unspoken feelings are you avoiding?
- How does denial shape relationships?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s perspective may be limited by cultural or personal bias.
