Circumstances Quote by Stephanie Perkins
““How did you know? That she wasn't the one for him?" Now he's staring at his hands, slowing rubbing them together. "They just didn't have that . . . natural magic. You know? It never seemed easy." My voice grows tiny. "Do you think things have to be easy? For it to work?" Cricket's head shoots up, his eyes bulging as they grasp my meaning. "NO. I mean, yes, but . . . sometimes there are ... extenuating circumstances. That prevent it from being easy. For a while. But then people overcome those ...circumstances . . . and . . ." "So you believe in second chances?" I bite my lip. "Second, third, fourth. Whatever it takes. However long it takes. If the person is right," he adds. If the person is . . . Lola?" This time, he holds my gaze. "Only if the other person is Cricket." Chapter 27 Pg 273””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Summer I Turned Pretty, Chapter 27, 2010
A character questions whether love must be effortless, acknowledging that challenges and circumstances test relationships, yet perseverance can lead to second chances.
In simple terms: Love isn’t always easy; obstacles test it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges, keep hope alive.
Themes
love
relationships
perseverance
second chances
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
conversational
When to use this quote
- dating
- long‑term partnership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
resilience
growth
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles are you willing to overcome for love?
- How do you define a second chance?
A Different Perspective
Relationships require effort and may not be effortless.
