We were both smiling, in that bittersweet way one does when imagining something the heart longs for and the head would dread.

Robin Hobb
About This Quote

In this quote, the speaker is imagining a future where they and their lover are together. However, each of them is imagining a world where their relationship is without problems. This leads to a conflict in the present, where it's hard for them to be happy. The solution to this conflict is to imagine a world without problems. This helps them move forward to a future where they can be truly happy.

Source: Golden Fool

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