Believe Quote by Sarah Rees Brennan
“I wish," Jared began, and stopped, breathing in. "Do you remember how you used to believe I wasn't real? Sometimes I wish that was true. If I was just a thought in the back of your mind, then I'd be with you, and I'd be better.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan, 2012
A character wishes he could be only a memory in someone's mind, believing that would let him stay close and become a better person.
In simple terms: He wants to be a comforting thought.
Key Takeaway
Longing can make us wish for impossible closeness.
Themes
love
longing
identity
imagination
Mood
tender
yearning
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- writing romance
- understanding character motivation
- exploring relationships
Key Concepts
idealization
emotional intimacy
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we idealize being inside another's mind?
- How can real closeness compare to imagined?
A Different Perspective
A thought cannot truly be present or meet another's needs.
