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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.” quote by David Levithan
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“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.”

David Levithan

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and rebuild better.

Themes

change choice rebirth resilience

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • urban planning
  • disaster recovery
  • career transition

Key Concepts

Adaptation creative reconstruction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you rebuild after loss?
  • How do you decide to abandon vs. rebuild?
A Different Perspective

Rebuilding may be limited by resources.

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