Corner Quote by William Holden
“Just one more word. If I ever run into any of you bums on the street corner, just let's pretend we never met before.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Sunset Boulevard, 1950
Avoid acknowledging past encounters; pretend they never happened to keep distance.
In simple terms: Ignore past to stay distant.
Choose honest engagement over avoidance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- old friendships
- conflict
- social media
- first meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why avoid confronting past?
- What benefits honesty bring?
Pretending can hinder closure.