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Strangers Quote by Kyung-sook Shin

“Maybe if we hug a hundred strangers, he said, something will change.” quote by Kyung-sook Shin
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““Maybe if we hug a hundred strangers, he said, something will change.””

Kyung-sook Shin

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness", 2016

Physical contact with many strangers is imagined as a catalyst for personal change.

In simple terms: Hugging strangers might spark change.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaningful connections, not just quantity.

Themes

connection change social interaction

Mood

hopeful curious

Type

social motivational

When to use this quote

  • community events
  • volunteering
  • social experiments
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

sociology human behavior hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small actions can truly shift your life?
  • Can genuine connection replace superficial contact?
A Different Perspective

One hug rarely creates lasting change alone.

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