Reading is the unbelievably healthy way _x000D_ my attention deficit disorder medicates itself. _x000D_ Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it's a way to _x000D_ make contact with reality after a day of making things up.
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There are plenty of men who philander during the summer, to be sure, but they are usually the same lot who philander during the winter - albeit with less convenience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Infidelity may occur regardless of the season, revealing a persistent nature in certain individuals.
This quote by Nora Ephron humorously highlights the idea that some individuals are inherently unfaithful, suggesting that their behavior is not influenced by seasonal changes. It implies that infidelity is a characteristic trait of certain people rather than a reaction to circumstance, emphasizing the consistency of their actions irrespective of external factors.
Themes
InfidelityRelationshipsLoyaltySeasonsTrust
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be a great addition to a relationship advice column discussing trust issues.
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