Long ago Quote by Sarah Dessen
““Don't trust the natives, Olivia has told me, but I was already a step ahead of her. I didn't trust anyone. Not for directions, not for rides, and not for advice either. Sure it sucked to be lost, but I’d long ago realized I preferred it to depending on anyone else to get me where I needed to go. That was the thing about being alone, in theory or in principle. Whatever happened – good bad or anywhere in between – it was always, if nothing else, all your own.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen, 2004
The speaker values self-reliance over depending on others, even when it leads to isolation.
In simple terms: Self-reliance over reliance on others.
Key Takeaway
Embrace independence, trust your own judgment.
Themes
independence
self-reliance
isolation
personal growth
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- traveling alone
- making decisions
- navigating new cities
- building confidence
- handling setbacks
Key Concepts
existentialism
autonomy
self-trust
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever need help? How do you balance independence with connection?
A Different Perspective
Total isolation can lead to missed support and emotional strain.
