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What did you think about?" I wish I could tell him that I…

“What did you think about?" I wish I could tell him that I thought about him, but I lied to him once and I won't do it again. And besides, I wasn't thinking about Xander either. "I thought about angels," I say. "Angels?" "You know. The ones in the old stories. How they can fly to heaven." "Do you…” quote by Ally Condie
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““What did you think about?" I wish I could tell him that I thought about him, but I lied to him once and I won't do it again. And besides, I wasn't thinking about Xander either. "I thought about angels," I say. "Angels?" "You know. The ones in the old stories. How they can fly to heaven." "Do you think anyone believes in them anymore?" He asks. "I don't know. No. Do you?" "I believe in you," he says, his voice hushed and almost reverent. "That's more faith than I ever thought I'd have.””

Ally Condie

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A confession of hidden feelings reveals vulnerability, and the act of sharing faith in another person can become a profound source of personal belief.

In simple terms: Vulnerability builds faith in others.

Key Takeaway

Share honest feelings to deepen trust.

Themes

vulnerability faith relationships

Mood

intimate hopeful

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • friendship confession
  • romantic dialogue
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does faith in another mean to you?
  • How can vulnerability strengthen bonds?
A Different Perspective

Honesty may expose emotional risk.

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