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“Georgie and Neal were bad at a lot of things, but they were good at being on each other’s side. Neal was especially good at being on Georgie’s side, at being there when she needed him. She thought of...the way he never made her feel crazy, even when she was acting crazy, and never made her feel…” quote by Rainbow Rowell
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““Georgie and Neal were bad at a lot of things, but they were good at being on each other’s side. Neal was especially good at being on Georgie’s side, at being there when she needed him. She thought of...the way he never made her feel crazy, even when she was acting crazy, and never made her feel like a failure, even when she was failing.””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, 2015

The passage shows how true friendship provides unwavering support, preventing feelings of madness or failure during tough times.

In simple terms: Friends keep you grounded.

Key Takeaway

Seek supportive friendships.

Themes

friendship support mental health

Mood

warm encouraging

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • college life
  • relationship counseling
  • personal crises

Key Concepts

psychology emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you offer steady support to friends?
  • What does “being on each other’s side” look like in practice?
A Different Perspective

Friends may not always be available.

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