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“We just keep on having to save each other", he says. "We ever gonna be even?" "I hope not," I say” quote by Patrick Ness
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“We just keep on having to save each other", he says. "We ever gonna be even?" "I hope not," I say”

Patrick Ness

About This Quote

Source Novel: A World Between, 2021

Highlights mutual reliance and the difficulty of achieving true equality.

In simple terms: We must help each other, equality is hard.

Key Takeaway

Foster mutual support.

Themes

solidarity equality dependence hope

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • activism
  • friendship

Key Concepts

social justice interpersonal relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does "even" refer to?
  • How can we balance helping and self-reliance?
A Different Perspective

May imply dependence over independence.

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