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“She regards me quietly and then she quotes something Mistress Coyle once said to me. “We are the choices we make.” It takes me a second to realize she's just said goodbye.” quote by Patrick Ness
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““She regards me quietly and then she quotes something Mistress Coyle once said to me. “We are the choices we make.” It takes me a second to realize she's just said goodbye.””

Patrick Ness

About This Quote

Our identities are shaped by the choices we make; realizing this can be both empowering and bittersweet.

In simple terms: Choices define us.

Key Takeaway

Make intentional decisions.

Themes

identity choice growth

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • life decisions
  • relationships
  • career paths

Key Concepts

self‑determination philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices have defined you?
  • How do you cope with their consequences?
A Different Perspective

Choices can also lead to regret or loss.

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