Quote by Jim Thompson
I looked at her, with her hair spilled out on the pillows and the warmth of her body warming mine. And I thought, god-dang, if this ain't a heck of a way to be in bed with a pretty woman. The two of you arguing about murder, and threatening each other, when you're supposed to be in love and you could be doing something pretty nice. And then I thought, well, maybe it ain't so strange after all. Maybe it's like this with most people, everyone doing pretty much the same thing except in a different way. And all the time they're holding heaven in their hands.
Summary
The quote reflects the narrator's contemplation while lying in bed with a beautiful woman. He muses about the paradoxical nature of their situation, where they are supposed to be in love and enjoying each other's company but find themselves arguing and threatening each other. Despite the strangeness, he realizes that this may be a common experience for most people, wherein they navigate their relationships in unique yet similar ways. The narrator suggests that everyone holds the potential for happiness and love in their hands, even amidst the occasional challenges and conflicts that arise.
By Jim Thompson
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