--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know that you didnt mean it and I know…" description: "\"I know that you didnt mean it and I know that you think saying sorry will make it better, but thats not how the world works. Its an imperfect world and..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/270/kiki-strack-15102_be-strong_i-know-that-you-didnt-mean-it-and-i-know_1616074.jpg" --- # I know that you didnt mean it and I know that you think… ![“I know that you didnt mean it and I know that you think saying sorry will make it better, but thats not how the world works. Its an imperfect world and feelings just dont go away that fast. So either you never really loved me or youre just hiding it because youre scared. Well let me tell you…” quote by KiKi Strack](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/270/kiki-strack-15102_be-strong_i-know-that-you-didnt-mean-it-and-i-know_1616074.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/270/kiki-strack-15102_be-strong_i-know-that-you-didnt-mean-it-and-i-know_1616074.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/270/kiki-strack-15102_be-strong_i-know-that-you-didnt-mean-it-and-i-know_1616074.jpg) > “I know that you didnt mean it and I know that you think saying sorry will make it better, but thats not how the world works. Its an imperfect world and feelings just dont go away that fast. So either you never really loved me or youre just hiding it because youre scared. Well let me tell you, hiding something will get you nowhere, and lying sure as hell wont make you happy, so go ahead and leave me, but in the end you will see your mistake and come back. But you know what? When that time comes I wont be here.” [KiKi Strack](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiki-strack/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Apologizing doesn’t erase hurt; hiding truth leads to stagnation and eventual loss. **In simple terms:** Truth matters more than apologies. Key Takeaway Be honest, accept imperfect reality. Themes honesty apology relationship dynamics personal growth Mood cautionary somber Type advice reflective When to use this quote - conflict resolution - self‑reflection - relationship counseling Key Concepts psychology communication emotional intelligence Questions to Reflect On - When is an apology sufficient? - How to rebuild trust after deception? 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