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Sarah Dessen Quotes - Page 25

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How it seemed like you could see everything, but certain things were blocked out, hidden.

How it seemed like you could see everything, but certain things were blocked out, hidden.

Like You, Certain, Blocked

Sarah Dessen (2006). “Just Listen: A Novel”, Viking Childrens Books

Even if you couldn't see it beneath the surface, molecules were bonding, energy pushing up slowly, as something worked do hare, all alone to grow.

Energy, Molecules, Pushing

You know, when you think about it, that’s kind of a weird thing. I mean it’s meant to be sympathetic, right? But it’s kind of not. Like you’re telling the person there’s nothing unique about what they’re saying I considered this as a couple of kids on Rollerblades whizzed past, hockey sticks over their shoulders. “Yeah,” I said, finally, “but you could also look at it the other way. Like no matter how bad things are for you, I can still relate.

Couple, Mean, Kids

Yeah. I mean, acknowledging is easy. Something happened or it didn't. But understanding... that's where things get sticky.

Mean, Understanding, Easy

Sarah Dessen (2011). “What Happened to Goodbye”, p.107, Penguin

People get mad Annabel. Its not the end of the world.

People, Mad, World

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.346, Penguin

If there's one thing I've learned in the last few months, it's that sometimes you just have to close your eyes and jump.

Eye, Lasts, Months

Sarah Dessen (2004). “Dreamland”, p.238, Penguin

This was how I was dealing with everyone and everything lately, taking the good when it came, and the bad the same way, knowing each would pass in its own time.

Knowing, Way

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.367, Penguin

I got back in my car, starting the engine, then drove off. It wasn't until I pulled onto the highway that it all really sunk it, how temporary our friendship had been. We'd been on our breaks, after all, but it wasn't our relationships that were on pause: it was us. Now we were both in motion again, moving ahead. So what if there were questions left unanswered. Life went on. We knew that better than anyone.

Moving, Car, What If

Sarah Dessen (2006). “The Truth About Forever”, p.316, Penguin

I don't think anyone would think that an ellipsis represents doubt or anything. I think it's more, you know, hinting at the future. What lies ahead.

Lying, Thinking, Doubt

Sarah Dessen (2006). “The Truth About Forever”, p.53, Penguin

It's not forever', she'd said, but to my mother, it might as well have been. She had make her choice, and this was it, where she felt safe, in a world she could, for the most part, control.

Mother, Choices, Forever

Sarah Dessen (2008). “The Truth About Forever”, p.291, Penguin UK

Maybe" she said. "I just wish we'd have a little mishap.It would be reassuring

Wish, Would Be, Littles

You bought me some forks. And knives. And spoons. Because you love me!

Knives, Spoons, Forks

It was like reaching for someone's hand, then missing their fingers, or even their arm, and hitting their shoulder instead. But no matter. You hang on tight anyway.

Hands, Missing, Hitting

Sarah Dessen (2009). “Along for the Ride”, p.226, Penguin

Odd how it was so easy for a stranger to assume such familiarity. Especially when those who were supposed to know you best often didn't, not at all.

Assuming, Stranger, Odd

Sarah Dessen (2011). “What Happened to Goodbye”, p.55, Penguin

My point is you're different here. Hollis I've only been here for a month. A lot can happen in a month he replied. Shoot in two weeks I met my future wife changed my entire life's trajectory and bought my first tie. You bought a tie I asked. Because honestly this was the most shocking part.

Two, Ties, Wife

Hollis " I said "you're messing with me right now aren't you You're in Paris or somewhere and just-" "What " he replied. "No This is the real deal. Here I'll prove it." There was a muffled noise followed by some static. Then I heard my mother recite at a distance in her most droll flat tone "Yes. It is true. Your brother is in love and in my kitchen.

Mother, Brother, Real

And while it is hard enough to take away something that makes a person happy it's even more difficult when it seems like it's the only thing.

Enough, Difficult, Persons

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.36, Penguin

Despite my dad's assurances I was strangely nervous my stomach tight ever since we'd hung up. Maybe Deb had picked up on this and it was why she'd pretty much talked nonstop since I'd approached her and asked for a ride. I'd barely had time to explain the situation before she had launched into a dozen stories to illustrate the point that Things Happened But People Were Okay in the End.

Dad, People, Stories

Sarah Dessen (2011). “What Happened to Goodbye”, p.59, Penguin

I sat up, sliding them off, and the quiet around me did not, for once, seem empty and vast. Instead, for the first time in a while, it felt like it already was full.

Firsts, Quiet, Empty

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.341, Penguin

Okay," he said. He took a breath. "What would you do, if you could do anything?" I took a step toward him, closing the space between us. "This." I said. And then I kissed him.

Space, Steps, Said

Sarah Dessen (2006). “The Truth About Forever”, p.262, Penguin

At every wedding someone stays home.

Home

Sarah Dessen (2004). “That Summer”, p.7, Penguin

There was no short answer to this; like so much else, it was a long story. But what really makes any story real is knowing someone will hear it. And understand.

Real, Knowing, Long

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.363, Penguin

I wanted to tell him so. Find the right words, string them together in the ideal way, knowing that here they would have the best chance of sounding perfect.

Knowing, Perfect, Together

Whether it was a song, a person, or a story, there was a lot you couldn’t know from just an excerpt, a glance, or part of a chorus.

Song, Stories, Glances

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.165, Penguin

Really? Screaming?” He shrugged. “It wasn’t that bad. But there were definitely some freak-outs on both sides. Though, to be honest, the silence was worse.” “Worse than screaming?” I said. “Much,” he said, nodding. “I mean, at least with an argument, you know what’s happening. Or have some idea. Silence is… it could be anything. It’s just –” “So freaking loud,” I finished for him. He pointed at me. “Exactly.

Mean, Ideas, Silence

Sarah Dessen (2008). “Just Listen”, p.161, Penguin

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