Appreciated Quote by Tavi Gevinson
“I will try to hold on to the intense feeling. I will both be glad that that’s no longer happening and kind of miss it. When you’re 14, you’re basically on drugs all the time—the hormones in your body are so crazy. But I really loved and appreciated the intensity of that. And you’re experiencing everything for the first time, so everything feels like an epiphany. And, like, I really liked the experience of having a crush, because I was like, this is my thing and it doesn’t have to do with you and you’re just some dummy boy for me to project on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2012
Adolescence brings intense emotions that feel both exhilarating and fleeting, especially around first crushes and hormonal changes.
In simple terms: Teenage feelings are intense and temporary.
Key Takeaway
Cherish the feeling, then let it pass.
Themes
adolescence
emotion
crush
self‑discovery
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal
experiential
When to use this quote
- first love
- self‑reflection
- emotional growth
Key Concepts
hormonal flux
epiphany
projection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance enjoying intensity with staying grounded?
- What lessons can you take from fleeting teen emotions?
A Different Perspective
Intense feelings can cloud judgment and lead to idealizing relationships.
