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“You say that someday your prince will come. More than anything, you want him to reply, "But what if your prince is right under your nose?" Instead he says, "Well, as long as he's mot one of those deposed princes..." You wish he weren't such a prince. You wish he were a frog.” quote by David Levithan
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““You say that someday your prince will come. More than anything, you want him to reply, "But what if your prince is right under your nose?" Instead he says, "Well, as long as he's mot one of those deposed princes..." You wish he weren't such a prince. You wish he were a frog.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

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

We often overlook what we seek because we expect it in a grand form, missing the simple truth nearby.

In simple terms: Look for love in ordinary places.

Key Takeaway

Notice the everyday possibilities.

Themes

love expectation perception

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑discovery
  • everyday encounters

Key Concepts

romantic idealism reality check

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ordinary moments could be your “prince”?
  • How do expectations shape your search?
A Different Perspective

Idealized expectations can blind us to real connections.

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