The fundamental mistake I had always made - and that she had, in fairness, always led me to make - was this: Margo was not a miracle. She was not an adventure. She was not a fine and precious thing. She was a girl.

Summary

This quote reflects a realization made by the narrator that he had romanticized Margo, the person he had feelings for. He acknowledges that he had viewed her as someone extraordinary and out of reach, attributing unrealistic qualities to her. However, in this moment of clarity, the narrator recognizes that Margo is simply a human being, just like any other girl. It signifies a shift in perspective and a rejection of idolizing someone based on loftiness, rather acknowledging their humanity.

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