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Behinds Quote by David Levithan

“We remember what it was like to meet someone new. We remember what it was like to grant someone possibility. You look out from your own world and then you step into his, not really knowing what you’ll find there, but hoping it will be something good. Both Ryan and Avery are doing this. You step…” quote by David Levithan
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“We remember what it was like to meet someone new. We remember what it was like to grant someone possibility. You look out from your own world and then you step into his, not really knowing what you’ll find there, but hoping it will be something good. Both Ryan and Avery are doing this. You step into his world and you don’t even realize your loneliness is missing. You’ve left it behind, and you don’t notice because you have no desire to turn back.”

David Levithan

About This Quote

Source Novel: Every Day by David Levithan, 2012

The quote reflects how meeting new people opens us to possibilities, allowing us to leave loneliness behind and hope for positive connections.

In simple terms: Meeting new people brings hope and eases loneliness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new connections without fear.

Themes

connection hope loneliness growth

Mood

hopeful reflective optimistic

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • making friends
  • joining new communities
  • starting a project
  • traveling to new places

Key Concepts

possibility empathy identity transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations do you bring into new relationships?
  • How can you stay grounded while exploring others' worlds?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook that not all new encounters are positive or safe.

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