Patrick RothfussThere are so many men, all endlessly attempting to sweep me off my feet. And there is one of you, trying just the opposite. Making sure my feet are firm beneath me, lest I fall.
About This Quote
The author of this quote is giving a very different meaning from the usual interpretation. The usual interpretation refers to a person trying to woo a lover or someone’s love interest. In this instance, the author is talking about the number of people trying to sweep her off her feet. This means that there are too many people trying to get their hands on her and that she needs to be wary of those who want to take advantage of her and do not care about her as a person.
Source: The Wise Mans Fear
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