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Courage Quote by Sarah Dessen

“One week, one strong. One scared, one bold. I was beginning to understand though, that there were no such things as absolutes, not in life, or in people. Like Owen said, it was day by day, if not moment by moment. All you could do was take on as much weight as you can bear. And if you're lucky…” quote by Sarah Dessen
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““One week, one strong. One scared, one bold. I was beginning to understand though, that there were no such things as absolutes, not in life, or in people. Like Owen said, it was day by day, if not moment by moment. All you could do was take on as much weight as you can bear. And if you're lucky, there's someone close enough to shoulder the rest.””

Sarah Dessen

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Truth About Forever, 2009

Life lacks absolute truths; we must carry what we can and rely on supportive relationships.

In simple terms: No absolutes; share burdens with others.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and seek help.

Themes

uncertainty support resilience

Mood

hopeful introspective

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily challenges
  • mental health
  • friendship
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

existentialism social support

Questions to Reflect On

  • What weight are you carrying alone?
  • Who can you trust with your burdens?
A Different Perspective

Relying on others can create dependency.

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