Not Made to Last Quotes

“Most people spend their entire lives searching for their soul mate, all so they can fall in love.” She stands, steps closer, but doesn’t quite touch me. “And you know why I’m lucky? … Because I’ve gotten to experience that twice in my lifetime.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“When Rhys loves, he loves with everything inside of him.”
I lower my gaze. “So, what you’re saying is that I’m not worth of that love?”
“No. What I’m saying is that now, it’s his turn to be loved. And that love better come with everything inside of you. Because he deserves nothing less.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“You lost someone you just met. I’ve just lost my best friend. You’ve known me for weeks…I’ve loved you for years.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“Here I am – the luckiest guy on earth because my miracle crashed right into me…and I didn’t even know I was looking for it.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“Sometimes I wonder if that’s all life is. The constant search for that one person who gives you hope. Who inspires you. Someone you’re willing to wait years for, even when the outcome may not always be forever.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“It’s four simple words.
A million different emotions.
“My miracle is you.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“I… I know way more about him than I should. Especially considering he has absolutely no idea who I am. Nervous energy crawls through my veins, and thoughts fly through my mind faster than I can catch them. It sucks that the one thought I latch on to is: please don’t sue me.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“I was rolling to a stop when he came out of nowhere—dressed in all black, in the middle of the night—and now that I think about it… I’m pretty sure he hit me.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“She’s cute; there’s no doubting it, but considering what’s transpired the past few minutes, she might also be insane. Just my type.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“The family we create means more than the family who created us.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“you’ll get it, but this one’s going to have to be short. It’s just… I’m standing in front of the girl of my literal dreams right now, and I’m about to shoot my shot, but the longer I stand here, the more confidence I lose, because she’s lookin’ a little… terrified, and I should probably figure out why, so… I love you and I’ll speak to you later.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“Because goodbye is forever. And I’ll never be ready to say goodbye⁠—”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“They ain’t shit.”
“Swear jar!”
“Jesus,” Dre sighs, lowers his voice. “You got to get this kid a fucking Venmo.”
“Swear jar!”
“How the fuck can he hear us?” he snaps.
“Swear jar!”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“I love you then, now, and always.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“You protected me. You stopped me from drowning. You forced me to breathe. One more time. Every time.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“I love you, Rhys Garrett,” she says, and it’s more than just words. It’s a declaration. “And I’ll make you believe me again. But more, I’ll make you believe in me. Even if it takes another three years. Hell, even if it takes the rest of my life.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“Breathe. One more time. Every time. And I promise to do the same.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“Just breathe,” she says. “One more time…every time.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“What are you hoping for, Rhys?”
His answer is simple.
Fast.
To the point.
“You.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last

“Olivia just became my new sport.
My new discipline.
My new obsession.
And she has no fucking clue what she’s in for.”
― Jay McLean, Not Made to Last