Skip to content

Asked Quote by Cara McKenna

“Have we wrecked all this?” I asked the ceiling. “Whatever we had between us before?” He replied after a long pause. “What we have between us is strong and stupid.” I laughed, surprised by his answer, and struck by an image of a small-skulled, club-wielding ogre. “What we got,” Kelly said, “we’re…” quote by Cara McKenna
Download Open image
““Have we wrecked all this?” I asked the ceiling. “Whatever we had between us before?” He replied after a long pause. “What we have between us is strong and stupid.” I laughed, surprised by his answer, and struck by an image of a small-skulled, club-wielding ogre. “What we got,” Kelly said, “we’re stuck with it, even if our stubborn, rational brains might decide we’re through. It’ll always be there, whether we like it or not.””

Cara McKenna

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Unseen Thread by Cara McKenna, 2023

Relationships endure despite flaws; acceptance of imperfections is essential.

In simple terms: Accept flaws in relationships.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imperfect bonds.

Themes

relationships acceptance flaws resilience

Mood

thoughtful empathetic

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship disputes
  • team dynamics
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

existentialism human connection psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What flaws are you willing to accept?
  • How does acceptance change conflict?
A Different Perspective

Denial of flaws can prevent growth.

4.6 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Cara McKenna

Explore all 107 Cara McKenna quotes

More Asked quotes

Browse all 2,259 Asked quotes