Elena FerranteMaybe I should tell her that things without meaning are the most beautiful ones. It’s a good sentence, she’ll like it.
About This Quote
When you say something to someone, it may be because you think it’ll make them happy or it might be because you want them to like you. When you say something that you know they will not like, your intention may be to give them a compliment. This quote, along with the following quote, are about how saying something just for the sake of saying it can leave you open to being hurt. Sometimes it’s better to just leave things alone, especially if you want people to like you.
Source: The Story Of A New Name
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