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Bravest Quote by Colleen Hoover

“Les was the bravest fucking person I’ve ever known. It takes a lot of guts to do what she did. To just end it, not knowing what’s next? Not knowing if there’s anything next? It’s easier to go on living a life without any life left in it, than it is to just say ‘fuck it’ and leave. She was one of…” quote by Colleen Hoover
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““Les was the bravest fucking person I’ve ever known. It takes a lot of guts to do what she did. To just end it, not knowing what’s next? Not knowing if there’s anything next? It’s easier to go on living a life without any life left in it, than it is to just say ‘fuck it’ and leave. She was one of the few that just said, ‘fuck it.’ And I’ll commend her every day I’m still alive, too scared to do the same thing.””

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

Source Book: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, 2016

The quote honors a person who faced overwhelming despair and chose to end their life, highlighting the extreme courage it takes to confront such a decision.

In simple terms: Choosing death can be seen as a desperate act of bravery.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the depth of pain behind such choices.

Themes

courage despair mental health death survival

Mood

sad reflective somber

Type

personal cautionary emotive

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • mental health awareness
  • support groups
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology suicidal ideation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What supports could have changed her decision?
  • How can we better support those feeling hopeless?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize suicide, ignoring the value of seeking help.

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