Happy ending Quote by Bobby Underwood
““Every story, no matter how different, was about her; except I got to write the happy ending I didn’t get to live.””
About This Quote
We can control narratives in stories, but not always our own lives, leading to yearning for agency.
In simple terms: Stories give control, life may not.
Key Takeaway
Seek agency in real life.
Themes
control
storytelling
agency
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal relationships
- creative projects
Key Concepts
narrative theory
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your life can you rewrite?
- How do you cope with lack of control?
A Different Perspective
Life’s constraints may limit agency despite desire.
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![“[pitching the proposal for Mononoke-hime (1997)] There cannot be a happy ending to the fight between the raging gods and humans. However, even in the middle of hatred and killings, there are things worth living for. A wonderful meeting, or a beautiful thing can exist. We depict hatred, but it is…” quote by Hayao Miyazaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e3b/hayao-miyazaki-3768_happy-ending_pitching-the-proposal-for-mononoke-hime_19924.jpg)
![“How are you, Rory?' [the Doctor] asked. I [Rory]... answered him. 'It's been odd being you.' 'Isn't it?' The Doctor's smile didn't quite reach his eyes. 'How do you cope?' 'Ah...' The Doctor picked away at a scrap of loose paint on the door. 'Well, I just get as close as I can to a happy ending…” quote by James Goss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e52/james-goss-19280_amy-pond_how-are-you-rory-the-doctor-asked-i-rory_35737.jpg)
