Quote by Maggie Stiefvater

It's easy to convince men to love you, Puck. All you have to do is be a mountain they have to climb or a poem they don't understand. Something that makes them feel strong or clever. It's why they love the ocean.

It's easy to convince men to love you, Puck. All you have to

Summary

This quote suggests that it is simple to make men develop feelings of love towards someone. The speaker uses metaphors such as being a mountain that needs to be conquered or a complex poem that they cannot comprehend, indicating that men are attracted to challenges or things that boost their ego. It also implies that men love the vastness and unpredictability of the ocean because it makes them feel powerful. Ultimately, the quote implies that by embodying qualities that make men feel confident or accomplished, one can easily capture their affection.

By Maggie Stiefvater

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