That's when I finally got it. I finally understood. It wasn't the thought that counted. It was the actual execution that mattered, the showing up for somebody. The intent behind it wasn't enough. Not for me. Not anymore. It wasn't enough to know that deep down, he loved me. You had to actually say it to somebody, show them you cared. And he just didn't. Not enough. Jenny Han
About This Quote

The meaning behind this quote that's on a T-shirt in the picture is simply the fact that in order for someone to love you, they need to tell you. People may not say what they feel to be true in order to make it convincing, but in reality, their feelings are real. You can't expect to be loved if you don't do anything to show that love, but when you do show it, even if it's only in words, people will start to trust you and eventually love you.

Source: Its Not Summer Without You

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