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Delirium Quote by Lauren Oliver

“No guy in his right mind would ever choose me when there are people like Hana in the world...So I'll be happy to receive my neat, printed sheet of 'Approved Matches.' It means I'll end up with somebody. It won't matter if nobody ever thinks I'm pretty (although sometimes I wish, just for a second…” quote by Lauren Oliver
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““No guy in his right mind would ever choose me when there are people like Hana in the world...So I'll be happy to receive my neat, printed sheet of 'Approved Matches.' It means I'll end up with somebody. It won't matter if nobody ever thinks I'm pretty (although sometimes I wish, just for a second, that somebody would).””

Lauren Oliver

About This Quote

Source Novel: Matchmaker, 2018

He feels insecure about being chosen, seeking validation through a match list.

In simple terms: Seeks approval via matchmaking.

Key Takeaway

Build self‑worth beyond external validation.

Themes

insecurity validation dating

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

fictional emotional

When to use this quote

  • online dating
  • friendship circles
  • therapy

Key Concepts

self‑esteem social expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly defines my worth?
  • How to find confidence without external approval?
A Different Perspective

May rely too much on others’ opinions.

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