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Amsterdam Quote by John Green

“People always get used to beauty, though.” “I haven’t gotten used to you just yet,” he answered, smiling. I felt myself blushing. “Thank you for coming to Amsterdam,” he said. “Thank you for letting me hijack your wish,” I said. “Thank you for wearing that dress which is like whoa” quote by John Green
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“People always get used to beauty, though.” “I haven’t gotten used to you just yet,” he answered, smiling. I felt myself blushing. “Thank you for coming to Amsterdam,” he said. “Thank you for letting me hijack your wish,” I said. “Thank you for wearing that dress which is like whoa”

John Green

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars, John Green, 2012

Beauty becomes familiar over time, but personal connections remain fresh.

In simple terms: We get used to beauty, yet not to people we love.

Key Takeaway

Cherish new relationships before they normalize.

Themes

love beauty novelty

Mood

romantic contemplative

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • first impressions

Key Concepts

psychology emotions relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does novelty affect attraction?
  • Can we stay perpetually amazed by loved ones?
A Different Perspective

May overgeneralize personal experience.

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