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Meaning
The speaker rejects the idea of something lasting forever and asks for more time instead. The sad reaction suggests that the speaker does not believe the promise can really be true. The line captures a wish for something to continue, even when that wish feels fragile.
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Source
Shiver Trilogy (Shiver, Linger, Forever) (2011)
Original Language & Translation
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Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "Shiver Trilogy (Shiver, Linger, Forever) (2011)" by Maggie Stiefvater (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Maggie Stiefvater
American author
Maggie Stiefvater is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy series The Wolves of Mercy Falls and The Raven Cycle. Her work centers on fantasy for young readers, and these two series are the titles most often associated with her name. She writes within the young adult genre, where she has built her reputation through imaginative, character-driven stories.
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Books by Maggie Stiefvater
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2011
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2009
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