If I said I was madly in love with you, I'd be lying and what's more, you'd know it.
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She was darkness and he was darkness and there had never been anything before this time, only darkness and his lips upon her. She tried to speak and his mouth was over hers again. Suddenly she had a wild thrill such as she had never known; joy, fear, madness, excitement, surrender to arms that were too strong, lips too bruising, fate that moved too fast.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote describes an intense and passionate connection between two lovers enveloped in darkness, signifying both fear and exhilaration.
In this quote by Margaret Mitchell, the juxtaposition of darkness symbolizes the profound and consuming nature of love, suggesting that their romantic encounter is both mysterious and thrilling. The feelings described—joy, fear, madness—in essence represent the chaotic yet beautiful experience of being in love, where one feels alive and vulnerable simultaneously, caught in a moment of powerful connection and surrender.
Themes
LoveDarknessPassionIntensityEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a romantic evening to convey deep feelings of love and connection.
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