"She wasn't bitter. She was sad, though. But it was a hopeful kind of sad. The kind of sad that just takes time"

The quote speaks to the idea that unhappiness can be a positive feeling. The speaker is explaining a female who is not bitter, however rather is unfortunate. This sadness is not an unfavorable emotion, but rather is an enthusiastic type of sadness. It is a sadness that is not long-term, but instead is something that will require time to heal. The quote is a pointer that sadness can be a part of life, but it is not something that needs to be permanent. It is a reminder that with time, unhappiness can be changed with hope and happiness. The quote is a tip that even in the middle of sadness, there is still expect a much better future.