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“She was still waiting for him to come back to her, even though he wasn't going to. She was still holding out for something that wasn't going to happen. She was good at waiting. That seemed like a sad thing to be good at.” quote by Ann Brashares
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“She was still waiting for him to come back to her, even though he wasn't going to. She was still holding out for something that wasn't going to happen. She was good at waiting. That seemed like a sad thing to be good at.”

Ann Brashares

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, 2001

She clings to impossible hope, finding comfort in waiting despite its futility.

In simple terms: Holding onto hope that never returns.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some hopes are unattainable.

Themes

hope waiting unrequited love sadness

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • long‑distance relationships
  • personal growth
  • grieving loss

Key Concepts

attachment denial self‑deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you hold onto that hurts?
  • How can you let go without feeling loss?
A Different Perspective

Hope can prevent moving forward and cause stagnation.

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