Hovering Quote by Junot Diaz
“That was the summer when everything we would become was hovering just over our heads.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz, 2007
Youth feels on the cusp of adulthood, with future possibilities looming overhead.
In simple terms: Young people sense looming futures.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present while preparing for change.
Themes
cominghood
potential
anticipation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college graduation
- first job
- moving out
- relationship milestones
Key Concepts
Identity
growth
future
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance excitement and anxiety about the future?
- What steps can you take now to shape that looming future?
A Different Perspective
The quote idealest the uncertainty of transition.
