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If somebody hurts you, it's okay to cry a river, just remember to build a bridge and get over it.
Taylor Swift
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Interpretation

What this quote means

It's natural to feel pain when hurt, but it's important to move on and heal.

This quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing your emotions when someone hurts you, but also encourages you to not dwell on the pain indefinitely. It suggests that while it's valid to mourn your hurt, ultimately, one must find a way to recover and continue with their life, symbolized by the idea of building a bridge.

Themes

PainHealingMoving OnRelationshipsEmotion

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.

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