Quote by Jodi Picoult

He smiles at me, and I am suddenly seventeen again - the year I realize that love doesn't follow the rules, the year I understood that nothing is worth having so much as something unattainable

He smiles at me, and I am suddenly seventeen again - the yea

Summary

This quote encapsulates the transformative power of love and the bittersweet longing for what is out of reach. The smile of a beloved person brings back a rush of nostalgia and a yearning for the intense emotions of youth. It speaks to the realization that love defies logic and may not always adhere to societal expectations. The quote implies that the pursuit of something unattainable holds a certain allure and intrinsic value, sparking a profound desire for what cannot be easily obtained.

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Love Rules First Love Unattainable

By Jodi Picoult

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