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“I sat down next to her. Took her hand. This can work, I said. All we have to do is try.” quote by Junot Diaz
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“I sat down next to her. Took her hand. This can work, I said. All we have to do is try.”

Junot Diaz

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars” by Junot Díaz, 2013

A tentative connection can become possible if both parties are willing to try and invest effort.

In simple terms: Trying together can make a relationship work.

Key Takeaway

Give effort and try.

Themes

relationships effort communication

Mood

hopeful anticipatory

Type

motivational conversational

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • conflict resolution
  • team projects

Key Concepts

trust vulnerability intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you ready to try?
  • What does “trying” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Success depends on mutual willingness, not just one side’s effort.

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