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“amazingly, i'd actually forgotten that i'm supposed to be plain. i'm so used to alex telling me i'm beautiful. i'm so used to feeling beautiful around him. a hollow opens up in my chest. this is what life will be like without him: everything will become ordinary again. i'll become ordinary again.” quote by Lauren Oliver
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“amazingly, i'd actually forgotten that i'm supposed to be plain. i'm so used to alex telling me i'm beautiful. i'm so used to feeling beautiful around him. a hollow opens up in my chest. this is what life will be like without him: everything will become ordinary again. i'll become ordinary again.”

Lauren Oliver

About This Quote

The narrator feels ordinary after losing a beloved who made them feel beautiful, highlighting a hollow emptiness.

In simple terms: Loss of love feels ordinary and empty.

Key Takeaway

Beauty fades without love.

Themes

loss identity emptiness

Mood

sad reflective

Type

personal emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal healing
  • self‑acceptance

Key Concepts

self‑image relationship grief

Practical Applications

  • rebuild self‑worth
  • seek support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love shape self‑perception?
  • What restores feeling after loss?
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