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“But I still has enough longing for that concept that I didn't want to dispel it completely. Meaning: I didn't want to tell Lily that I felt we'd all been duped by Plato and the idea of a soul mate. Just in case it turned out that she was mine.” quote by David Levithan
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“But I still has enough longing for that concept that I didn't want to dispel it completely. Meaning: I didn't want to tell Lily that I felt we'd all been duped by Plato and the idea of a soul mate. Just in case it turned out that she was mine.”

David Levithan

About This Quote

The speaker clings to a hopeful notion of destiny despite doubts, fearing loss of that hope if fully dismissed.

In simple terms: Hopeful resistance to disillusionment

Key Takeaway

Hold onto hopeful narratives

Themes

hope destiny skepticism love self-deception

Mood

wistful reflective

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • confessing feelings
  • navigating uncertainty
  • protecting emotional investment

Key Concepts

romantic idealism cognitive dissonance

Practical Applications

  • creative writing
  • relationship counseling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks arise from preserving hopeful myths?
  • How does fear of loss shape belief?
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