Quote by Daniel Handler

The world gets grimy and the love object is in stark relief from its surroundings. This is love, a pretty thing on an ugly street and why wouldn't you pick it up if it appeared in a taxi cab.

The world gets grimy and the love object is in stark relief

Summary

This quote emphasizes the contrast between love and the harsh realities of the world we live in. It suggests that love stands out in a grim and dark environment, shining brightly like a pretty object amidst an ugly street. The quote implies that when love unexpectedly appears in our lives, it is a precious and valuable entity that we shouldn't hesitate to embrace, just as we wouldn't hesitate to pick up something beautiful that we find in a potentially grimy taxi cab.

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Love

By Daniel Handler

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