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It's better to shun emotion than to fall for it and let it…

“It's better to shun emotion than to fall for it and let it make you its bitch-and since nothing lasts forever, in the end everything that was once good, always hurts like hell.” quote by J.A. Redmerski
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““It's better to shun emotion than to fall for it and let it make you its bitch-and since nothing lasts forever, in the end everything that was once good, always hurts like hell.””

J.A. Redmerski

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Suppressing emotions leads to pain; embracing them is painful but necessary.

In simple terms: Avoiding feelings causes hurt.

Key Takeaway

Accept emotions, despite pain.

Themes

emotion pain impermanence

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • self‑help
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology attachment growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear emotional intimacy?
  • How can we balance emotional honesty with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can be overwhelming.

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