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“He leaned back, the misery in his eyes cutting through me. "But they're only wishes Lia, because you've made promises and so have I. Tomorrow will come, and tomorrow will matter, to your kingdom and to mine. So please, don't ask me again if I wish for something, because I don't want to be reminded…” quote by Mary E. Pearson
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““He leaned back, the misery in his eyes cutting through me. "But they're only wishes Lia, because you've made promises and so have I. Tomorrow will come, and tomorrow will matter, to your kingdom and to mine. So please, don't ask me again if I wish for something, because I don't want to be reminded that every day I wish for something I cannot have.””

Mary E. Pearson

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Princess Diaries, Mary E. Pearson, 2005

A character expresses deep longing and frustration over unfulfilled promises, warning against reminders of unattainable desires.

In simple terms: Unmet wishes cause pain; avoid reminding them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect unspoken limits.

Themes

longing frustration promise reminder unattainable

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional reflective

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution
  • mental health
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology desire boundary setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle unfulfilled promises?
  • What boundaries help protect emotional wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize suffering, overlooking practical coping strategies.

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