Quote by John Green

If people were rain, I was drizzle and she was hurricane.

If people were rain, I was drizzle and she was hurricane.

Summary

This quote uses the metaphor of rain to describe the differences in intensity between two individuals. It suggests that the speaker sees themselves as being subtle and mild (drizzle) while the other person is described as powerful and intense (hurricane). The quote implies a contrast in temperament or demeanor, highlighting the stark difference in the ways these two individuals exist or impact others.

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