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“In my rush, I hadn’t tied my shoelaces. Noah was now tying them for me. He looked up at me through his dark fringe of lashes and smiled. The expression on his face melted me completely. I knew I had the goofiest grin plastered on my lips, and didn’t care. “There,” he said as he finished tying the…” quote by Michelle Hodkin
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““In my rush, I hadn’t tied my shoelaces. Noah was now tying them for me. He looked up at me through his dark fringe of lashes and smiled. The expression on his face melted me completely. I knew I had the goofiest grin plastered on my lips, and didn’t care. “There,” he said as he finished tying the laces on my left shoe. “Now you won’t fall.” Too late.””

Michelle Hodkin

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Lived, 2020

A tender moment of care from a friend offers comfort and safety, highlighting the power of simple kindness to heal.

In simple terms: Kindness comforts.

Key Takeaway

Offer small acts of care.

Themes

kindness friendship comfort

Mood

warm reflective

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • healthcare
  • relationships
  • stress relief
  • mental health

Key Concepts

empathy human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt saved by a small gesture?
  • How can you be more present for others?
A Different Perspective

Kindness may be misinterpreted as weakness.

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