Quote by John Green

It's easy to like someone from a distance. But when she stopped being this amazing unattainable thing or whatever, and started being, like, just a regular girl with a weird relationship with food and frequent crankiness wh's kind of bossy--then I had to basically start liking a while different person.

It's easy to like someone from a distance. But when she stop

Summary

This quote reflects the notion that people often idealize others from a distance, appreciating only their attractive qualities or perceived perfection. However, once they recognize the person's flaws, ordinary struggles, and less glamorous attributes, their perception shifts, requiring them to truly accept and appreciate a more complex and authentic version of that individual.

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By John Green

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