[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fkayxzh1XaVZXQ8orT04LP6_i_z64U-cLZOvJNxerv-4":3,"$fbJdlR2cl0fB6VyhhLQyg8kj0Rbk-1ji8zDQGiCzPa9w":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},13854,"Melanie Sargsian","M",14,null,"melanie-sargsian",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},25,"love",10,{"quotes":17,"pagination":192},[18,37,63,80,94,115,131,150,169,183],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":23,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":36},571267,"You are wrong, we didn't take different paths. YOU just chose to change your direction.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[26,31],{"id":27,"tag":28},3060027,{"id":29,"tag_name":30},3305,"direction",{"id":32,"tag":33},3060025,{"id":34,"tag_name":35},9771,"couple","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is reminiscent of Melanie Sargsyan's own life experiences, marked by resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Born in 1985 in Armenia, Melanie grew up amidst a tumultuous period in her country's history, witnessing the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Spitak in 1988. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for adaptation and growth.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a rebuke or accusation towards someone who has made different choices. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a profound observation on agency and responsibility. The author is not merely stating that the other person made a wrong choice but rather pointing out that their decision was always within their control.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in your own life, recognize that you are not a victim of circumstance; instead, acknowledge that every decision, regardless of its outcome, has been an active choice. By doing so, you will cultivate a sense of empowerment and self-awareness that enables you to take ownership of your path forward.",{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":9},544847,"I knew a girl and she felt like art.Sometimes colorful, sometimes dull,Sometimes with bright, hopeful eyes,Sometimes only black and white,But she was always a piece of exquisite art.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[43,48,53,58],{"id":44,"tag":45},2959786,{"id":46,"tag_name":47},41,"art",{"id":49,"tag":50},2959788,{"id":51,"tag_name":52},2798,"she",{"id":54,"tag":55},2959787,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},4615,"colorful",{"id":59,"tag":60},2959789,{"id":61,"tag_name":62},8982,"short-story",{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":66,"source":67,"quote_tag":68,"commentary":9},527176,"And I thought I knew him. I knew him; I repeat it in my head bitterly. It’s a funny thing to say, you know, to think that you know someone. Well, maybe once I DID know him, but I just wasn’t smart enough to notice him change, because people do change, sometimes we just choose not to notice it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[69,72,77],{"id":70,"tag":71},2899076,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":73,"tag":74},2899078,{"id":75,"tag_name":76},2517,"someone",{"id":78,"tag":79},2899077,{"id":61,"tag_name":62},{"id":81,"quote_text":82,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":83,"source":84,"quote_tag":85,"commentary":9},504264,"I am sorry, but I can't do this. As much as I loved you, as much as I still love you, I can't put you above me again.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[86,89],{"id":87,"tag":88},2810448,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":90,"tag":91},2810451,{"id":92,"tag_name":93},4732,"love-yourself",{"id":95,"quote_text":96,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":97,"source":98,"quote_tag":99,"commentary":9},470096,"I am a realist. I don't believe in fate and destiny is definitely not my thing. You want something? You go right ahead and get it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[100,105,110],{"id":101,"tag":102},2664913,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},1772,"destiny",{"id":106,"tag":107},2664914,{"id":108,"tag_name":109},1810,"fate",{"id":111,"tag":112},2664915,{"id":113,"tag_name":114},22025,"realist",{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":118,"source":119,"quote_tag":120,"commentary":9},469277,"You are my distraction now, whether you want it or not. So take responsibility for it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[121,126],{"id":122,"tag":123},2661233,{"id":124,"tag_name":125},1790,"responsibility",{"id":127,"tag":128},2661229,{"id":129,"tag_name":130},7645,"distraction",{"id":132,"quote_text":133,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":134,"source":135,"quote_tag":136,"commentary":9},413314,"What's your favorite word right now?\"\"You. You are always my favorite word.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[137,140,145],{"id":138,"tag":139},2391350,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":141,"tag":142},2391353,{"id":143,"tag_name":144},1497,"you",{"id":146,"tag":147},2391352,{"id":148,"tag_name":149},1855,"words",{"id":151,"quote_text":152,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":153,"source":154,"quote_tag":155,"commentary":9},413307,"This is not over. It never will be. Because from now on, whenever your heart takes a step back, mine will take a step forward...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[156,159,164],{"id":157,"tag":158},2391324,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":160,"tag":161},2391323,{"id":162,"tag_name":163},1246,"heartbreak",{"id":165,"tag":166},2391322,{"id":167,"tag_name":168},1456,"heart",{"id":170,"quote_text":171,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":172,"source":173,"quote_tag":174,"commentary":9},413299,"I am not sure I know when it all began, Brianna. But maybe you do... Do you know when you became my lifeline?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[175,178],{"id":176,"tag":177},2391300,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":179,"tag":180},2391297,{"id":181,"tag_name":182},14888,"first-love",{"id":184,"quote_text":185,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":186,"source":187,"quote_tag":188,"commentary":9},413292,"Thank you for loving me.\"\"It's the easiest thing I've ever done.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[189],{"id":190,"tag":191},2391275,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"currentPage":193,"totalPages":21,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":15},1]