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Best friend Quote by Robin Wasserman

“They had battled and bloodied one another, they had kept secrets, broken hearts, lied, betrayed, exiled, they had walked away, said goodbye and sworn it was forever, and somehow, every time, they had mended, they had forgiven, they had survived. Some mistakes could never be fixed - some, but not…” quote by Robin Wasserman
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“They had battled and bloodied one another, they had kept secrets, broken hearts, lied, betrayed, exiled, they had walked away, said goodbye and sworn it was forever, and somehow, every time, they had mended, they had forgiven, they had survived. Some mistakes could never be fixed - some, but not all. Some people can't be driven away, no matter how hard you try. Some friendships won't break.”

Robin Wasserman

About This Quote

Source Novel: *The Last Summer* by Robin Wasserman, 2009

Friendships endure despite conflict, betrayal, and separation; forgiveness and survival are possible, though some wounds remain.

In simple terms: Friendships survive hardships, sometimes with forgiveness.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and repair bonds.

Themes

friendship forgiveness survival conflict resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family disputes
  • romantic breakups
  • team dynamics
  • long‑term collaborations

Key Concepts

trust healing human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which relationships need your forgiveness?
  • Can some bonds be truly repaired?
A Different Perspective

Not all damage can be fully healed; some relationships may stay strained.

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