Chapter-17 Quote by John Green
““I'd pick you, I say. Fuck it, I do pick you. I want you to come over to my house in twenty years with your dud and your adopted kids and I want our fucking kids to hang out and I want to, like, drink wine and talk about the Middle East or whatever the fuck we're gonna want to do when we're old. We've been friends too long to pick, but if we could pick, I'd pick you.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “John Green on Friendship”, 2014
A heartfelt expression of choosing a lifelong friend for deep companionship and shared future experiences.
In simple terms: Choosing a close friend for a future together.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and nurture long‑term friendships.
Themes
friendship
loyalty
future
intimacy
Mood
warm
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
conversational
emotional
When to use this quote
- planning a future reunion
- supporting each other's families
- discussing world events together
Key Concepts
choice
commitment
shared history
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “picking” a friend mean to you?
- How can you nurture long‑term friendships?
A Different Perspective
May idealize the ease of future planning without acknowledging present challenges.
