“ All life is just a progression toward, and then a recession from, one phrase—'I love you.' ”
F. Scott Fitzgerald, Flappers and Philosophers (1920). copy citation
| Author | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
|---|---|
| Source | Flappers and Philosophers |
| Topic | love life |
| Date | 1920 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/4368/4368-h/4368-h.htm |
Context
“"They tell me I'm the spirit of youth and beauty."
"What do you tell them?"
"Oh, I agree quietly."
"Does every man you meet tell you he loves you?"
Ardita nodded. "Why shouldn't he? All life is just a progression toward, and then a recession from, one phrase—'I love you.' "
Carlyle laughed and sat down. "That's very true. That's—that's not bad. Did you make that up?"
"Yes—or rather I found it out. It doesn't mean anything especially. It's just clever."” source
"What do you tell them?"
"Oh, I agree quietly."
"Does every man you meet tell you he loves you?"
Ardita nodded. "Why shouldn't he? All life is just a progression toward, and then a recession from, one phrase—'I love you.' "
Carlyle laughed and sat down. "That's very true. That's—that's not bad. Did you make that up?"
"Yes—or rather I found it out. It doesn't mean anything especially. It's just clever."” source
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