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You changed the subject." "From what?" "The empty-headed girls who think you're sexy." "You know." "Know what?" "That I only have eyes for you.
Khaled Hosseini
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote expresses a deep romantic devotion and an awareness of distractions that might exist.

In this exchange, the speaker highlights their singular focus on their beloved, dismissing the attention from others as insignificant. It emphasizes the idea that true affection lies in the depth of one relationship, despite superficial attractions that may surface from the outside.

Themes

LoveDevotionAffectionFocusRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a wedding speech to signify true love and commitment.

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