Harder Quote by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
““I was harder than Dante. I think I'd tried to hide that hardness from him because I'd wanted him to like me. But now he knew. That I was hard. And maybe that was okay. Maybe he could like the fact that I was hard just as I liked the fact that he wasn't hard.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Inexplicable Reason, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, 2016
Hardness in relationships can be accepted and even appreciated when authentic.
In simple terms: Being tough can be okay.
Key Takeaway
Accept and appreciate authentic traits.
Themes
relationships
authenticity
acceptance
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology of self
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hardness and softness?
- What does authenticity mean in love?
A Different Perspective
Hardness can also alienate others.
