Adam Silvera Quotes, born June 7, 1990, in New York City, is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of young adult fiction, celebrated for his emotionally resonant novels like They Both Die at the End (2017), More Happy Than Not (2015), and History Is All You Left Me (2017). His stories often explore themes of grief, love, identity, and mortality, with a focus on queer experiences and diverse characters. Silvera, of Puerto Rican descent, has become a leading voice in YA literature, known for his unflinching yet hopeful storytelling.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his insights on life, loss, love, and resilience, capturing his poignant and heartfelt narrative style.
15 Adam Silvera Quotes
- “You may be born into a family, but you walk into friendships. Some you’ll discover you should put behind you. Others are worth every risk.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “…stories can make someone immortal as long as someone else is willing to listen.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “Maybe it’s better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “Time doesn’t heal all wounds. We both know that’s bullshit; it comes from people who have nothing comforting or original to say.” (History Is All You Left Me, 2017)
- “Sometimes pain is so unmanageable that the idea of spending another day with it seems impossible. Other times pain acts as a compass to help you get through the messier tunnels of growing up.” (More Happy Than Not, 2015)
- “Entire lives aren’t lessons, but there are lessons in lives.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “I’ve spent years living safely to secure a longer life, and look where that’s gotten me. I’m at the finish line but I never ran the race.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “History is nothing compared to what’s in front of you.” (History Is All You Left Me, 2017)
- “No one goes on, but what we leave behind keeps us alive for someone else.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “I’m sorry, but please don’t be mad at me for reliving all of it. History is all you left me.” (History Is All You Left Me, 2017)
- “I succeeded in making you care. If you feel nothing, I failed you as a storyteller.” (Interview, Barnes & Noble, 2017)
- “Sometimes the truth is a secret you’re keeping from yourself because living a lie is easier.” (They Both Die at the End, 2017)
- “I barely know him. I guess that is every relationship. You start with nothing and maybe end with everything.” (What If It’s Us, 2018)
- “I want you to make more discoveries in your city, and I want you to be brave enough to make the first move again the next time someone catches your eye.” (The First to Die at the End, 2022)
- “Here’s the truth no one ever wants to admit when death is on the horizon, or when you’re deep in that grief—as long as you keep existing, you’ll keep breathing, and if you’re breathing, one day you’ll start living again.” (The First to Die at the End, 2022)
Adam Silvera’s quotes are a moving blend of raw emotion, hope, and unflinching honesty, encouraging readers to face life’s pain, cherish fleeting moments, and find strength in vulnerability. Which one speaks to your heart? Share it below and keep Silvera’s powerful storytelling alive!
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