--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Choosing... it has always hurt. And…" description: "\"Choosing... it has always hurt. And always will. I know.\" — George R. R. Martin" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d42/george-r-r-martin-2-926_choosing_choosing-it-has-always-hurt-and-always-w_2324976.jpg" --- # Choosing... it has always hurt. And always will. I know. ![“Choosing... it has always hurt. And always will. I know.” quote by George R. R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d42/george-r-r-martin-2-926_choosing_choosing-it-has-always-hurt-and-always-w_2324976.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d42/george-r-r-martin-2-926_choosing_choosing-it-has-always-hurt-and-always-w_2324976.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d42/george-r-r-martin-2-926_choosing_choosing-it-has-always-hurt-and-always-w_2324976.jpg) > “Choosing... it has always hurt. And always will. I know.” [George R. R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-r-r-martin-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Choosing inevitably brings pain; acceptance of this truth is essential for growth. **In simple terms:** Every choice hurts, but we must keep choosing. Key Takeaway Embrace choices despite inevitable hurt. Themes choice pain growth acceptance Mood somber determined Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - career decisions - relationships - health choices - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts existentialism stoicism decision theory Questions to Reflect On - What choices are you avoiding because of fear? - How can you find meaning in painful decisions? 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