I'm not going to wear a red dress, " she said." It would look stunning, My Lady, " she called. She spoke to the bubbles gathered on the surface of the water. "If there's anyone I wish to stun at dinner, I'll hit him in the face.

Kristin Cashore
About This Quote

The beauty of this quote is that it captures the essence of love and romance. The beauty of the red dress is that it is a symbol of love and passion. A person may be able to get away with wearing a blue or white dress but would be immediately noticed wearing a red one. The fact that she did not wear the red dress shows that she is not interested in showy objects like dresses and jewelry. At least, not until someone catches her interest.

Source: Graceling

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