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“I allowed myself to believe she’d seen a future for us; that she wanted to be with me and simply thought it impossible.” quote by Tahereh Mafi
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““I allowed myself to believe she’d seen a future for us; that she wanted to be with me and simply thought it impossible.””

Tahereh Mafi

About This Quote

Source Novel: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, 2011

The narrator clings to a hopeful belief about a shared future, despite feeling it’s impossible.

In simple terms: Holding onto hopeful belief despite doubt.

Key Takeaway

Balance hope with realistic expectations.

Themes

hope relationships illusion

Mood

hopeful conflicted

Type

romantic cautionary

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

romance expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your belief?
  • Are you ignoring red flags?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing can blind you to reality.

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