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Feel Quote by Marcus Zusak

“I can move on now, because here, at this moment, no matter how fragile it might be, I can feel okayness growing inside me. The funny thing is that okayness is not a real word. It's not in the dictionary. But it's in me.” quote by Marcus Zusak
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““I can move on now, because here, at this moment, no matter how fragile it might be, I can feel okayness growing inside me. The funny thing is that okayness is not a real word. It's not in the dictionary. But it's in me.””

Marcus Zusak

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 2006

A moment of inner peace can arise even when feeling fragile, and that feeling, though unnamed, is real and valuable.

In simple terms: Inner peace can appear even when fragile.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the feeling of okayness.

Themes

self‑acceptance inner peace vulnerability

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • healing after loss
  • daily meditation
  • stressful workday

Key Concepts

psychology mindfulness emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does okayness feel like for you?
  • How can you nurture it daily?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may be fleeting and hard to sustain without practice.

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