Ball player Quote by David Levithan
““I find myself thinking back to something I saw on the local news about a year ago. A teen football player had died in a car accident. The cameras showed all his friends after the funeral—these big hulking guys, all in tears, saying, “I loved him. We all loved him so much.” I started crying, too, and I wondered if these guys had told the football player they loved him while he was alive, or whether it was only with death that this strange word, love, could be used. I vowed then and there that I would never hesitate to speak up to the people I loved. They deserved to know they gave meaning to my life. They deserved to know I thought the world of them.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Young Adult Author Talk, 2015
Reflects on missed opportunities to express love before loss, urging proactive appreciation of loved ones.
In simple terms: Speak love before it's too late.
Key Takeaway
Never wait to tell people you love them.
Themes
love
gratitude
mortality
communication
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- friendship
- family
- romantic partners
- colleagues
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
psychology
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you hold back affection?
- What would change if you voiced love daily?
A Different Perspective
Often we assume love is obvious, leading to silence.
