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“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.” quote by William Holden
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“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.”

William Holden

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.

Key Takeaway

Choose honest engagement over avoidance.

Themes

avoidance social interaction memory

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

tense thoughtful

When to use this quote

  • old friendships
  • conflict
  • social media
  • first meetings

Key Concepts

denial reconciliation personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why avoid confronting past?
  • What benefits honesty bring?
A Different Perspective

Pretending can hinder closure.

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