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Choices Quote by John Green

“You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world, old man, but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices. I hope she likes hers. I do, Augustus. I do.” quote by John Green
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““You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world, old man, but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices. I hope she likes hers. I do, Augustus. I do.””

John Green

About This Quote

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

Choice determines who influences us; we accept pain and love, shaping our identity through relationships.

In simple terms: We choose who hurts us and who we love.

Key Takeaway

Embrace choices, accept their impact.

Themes

choice relationships pain growth identity

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • romantic relationships
  • family dynamics
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices have shaped who you are?
  • Can we truly control who influences us?
A Different Perspective

Not all choices are fully free; external factors limit agency.

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