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Also, I’m not going to be devastated or anything either…

“Also, I’m not going to be devastated or anything either way. I’m not that kind of person. I just think if you don’t say the honest thing, sometimes the honest thing never becomes true, you know, and I—” she says, but then I hold up my finger, because I need to hear the thing she just said, and she…” quote by John Green David Levithan
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““Also, I’m not going to be devastated or anything either way. I’m not that kind of person. I just think if you don’t say the honest thing, sometimes the honest thing never becomes true, you know, and I—” she says, but then I hold up my finger, because I need to hear the thing she just said, and she talks too fast for me to keep up. I keep holding up my hand, thinking if you don’t say the honest thing, it never becomes true.””

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About This Quote

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

Honesty is needed for truth to manifest; otherwise it remains hidden.

In simple terms: Truth needs honest words.

Key Takeaway

Speak truthfully.

Themes

honesty truth communication

Mood

reflective serious

Type

dialogue confession

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflicts
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

integrity authenticity self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How does honesty change outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Honesty may cause discomfort.

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