Quote by Jodi Picoult

You didn't get past something like that, you go through it -- and for that reason alone, I understood more about her than she ever would have guessed.

You didn't get past something like that, you go through it -

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of trying to ignore or forget a difficult experience, it is important to actively confront it and navigate through it. By going through such challenges, one gains a deeper understanding of oneself and others. The speaker believes that by undertaking this process, they have attained a greater comprehension of someone, surpassing what that person themselves may have imagined possible.

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By Jodi Picoult

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