Family Quote by John Irving
““We aren't eccentric, we're not bizarre. To each other, we're as normal and nice as the smell of bread, we were just a family. In a family, even exaggerations make perfect sense; they are always logical exaggerations, nothing more.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, 1989
Normalcy in families is a shared reality where even exaggerations feel logical and comforting.
In simple terms: Families accept exaggerated stories as normal.
Embrace the quirks of family life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- storytelling
- conflict resolution
- celebrations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do exaggerations play in your family?
- Do they strengthen or hide truths?
Exaggerations can mask underlying issues.