I choose to live without
â
I choose to live without
hope to protect myself
from disappointment.
It's very effective!
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Meaning
This quote uses irony to suggest that avoiding hope can feel like protection from disappointment. Its meaning points to the tension between emotional safety and the loss of possibility.
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