Abandon Quote by David Levithan
“Once the storm comes out, the landscape changes. What you had before is altered in some way. And you have a choice: build something new and better from what is left or abandon it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks (2014) by David Levithan
After a disruptive event, the environment is altered, offering a choice to rebuild creatively or give up.
In simple terms: Storm changes landscape; choose to rebuild or quit.
Embrace change and rebuild better.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- urban planning
- disaster recovery
- career transition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you rebuild after loss?
- How do you decide to abandon vs. rebuild?
Rebuilding may be limited by resources.