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When you've fallen on the highway And you're lying in the…

“When you've fallen on the highway And you're lying in the rain, And they ask you how you're doing Of course you'll say you can't complain If you're squeezed for information, That's when you've got to play it dumb You just say you're out there waiting For the miracle, for the miracle to come” quote by Leonard Cohen
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““When you've fallen on the highway And you're lying in the rain, And they ask you how you're doing Of course you'll say you can't complain If you're squeezed for information, That's when you've got to play it dumb You just say you're out there waiting For the miracle, for the miracle to come””

Leonard Cohen

About This Quote

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

In hardship, people often pretend ignorance to protect themselves, waiting for relief that may never come.

In simple terms: Pretending not to know can be a coping strategy while hoping for change.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when you’re avoiding truth and seek genuine help.

Themes

vulnerability coping hope

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

ly emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • health issues
  • legal trouble
  • relationship conflict

Key Concepts

psychology self‑deception resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How can honest communication help?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding reality can prolong suffering and prevent solutions.

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