Being true Quote by David Levithan
“Even though I'm seventeen, I guess I still thought this would always be true - that there would always be that lost-and-found, and not the lost-and-still-lost that I am now trapped inside.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost and Found, 2015
Youthful optimism fades into complex reality, revealing lingering loss.
In simple terms: Hope fades, loss persists.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge loss while seeking growth.
Themes
coming
illusion
loss
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- friendship counseling
Key Concepts
adolescence
identity crisis
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “lost‑and‑still‑lost” mean to you?
- How can you find new purpose?
A Different Perspective
Hope can still be cultivated despite loss.
