Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.
Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In life, everyone will face pain from others, but it's important to choose who is truly worth enduring that pain for.
This quote by Bob Marley highlights the inevitability of experiencing hurt in our relationships throughout life. It suggests that while encountering pain from others is common, it is essential to discern which relationships are valuable enough to endure challenges for. In essence, it encourages prioritizing meaningful connections over superficial ones, recognizing that genuine love and friendship come with their share of struggles.
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Example use cases
In a heartfelt speech at a wedding, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of supporting loved ones through tough times.
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Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys donβt exist, but thereβs always one guy that is perfect for you.
I'n'I nah come to fight flesh and blood, But spiritual wickedness in 'igh and low places. So while they fight you down, Stand firm and give Jah thanks and praises. 'Cos I'n'I no expect to be justified by the laws of men - by the laws of men. Oh, true they have found me guilty, But through - through Jah proved my innocency.
Life is one big road with lots of signs, _x000D_ So when you riding through the ruts, _x000D_ Don't you complicate your mind _x000D_ Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy _x000D_ Don't bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality.
If something can corrupt you, you're corrupted already.
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But it will be said that the husband provides for the wife, or in other words, he feeds, clothes and shelters her! I wish I had the power to make every one before me fully realize the degradation contained in that idea.
But here's the worst part: the trick to life lies in hiding from those we hold most dear how much they mean to is; if not, we'd lose them.