Quote by John Green

That's the thing about pain, Augustus said, and then glanced back at me. It demands to be felt.

That's the thing about pain, Augustus said, and then glanced

Summary

In this quote from John Green's novel The Fault in Our Stars, Augustus expresses a profound insight about the nature of pain. He suggests that pain cannot be ignored or dismissed; instead, it insists on being acknowledged and experienced fully. By emphasizing the demand of pain, he highlights its significance and the necessity to confront and process it in order to heal or find resolution. This quote illustrates the important role pain plays in our lives and the vulnerability that comes with allowing ourselves to truly understand and feel it.

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By John Green

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