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“I'll kill myself. I swear, I'll kill myself," you threatened. "We're not going to leave you alone," I said. But we had to, eventually. After all, people are always separable.” quote by David Levithan
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““I'll kill myself. I swear, I'll kill myself," you threatened. "We're not going to leave you alone," I said. But we had to, eventually. After all, people are always separable.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Every Day”, 2012

People can be separated, but the act of leaving is sometimes necessary for growth.

In simple terms: Sometimes we must part ways.

Key Takeaway

Accept necessary separations.

Themes

relationships separation growth

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • friendship breakups
  • family estrangements
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

Existentialism Psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is letting go essential?
  • How do you heal after separation?
A Different Perspective

Separation can cause deep pain and loss.

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