Quote by Lillian Hellman

It is not good to see people who have been pretending strength all their lives lose it even for a minute.

It is not good to see people who have been pretending streng

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This quote suggests that witnessing individuals who have feigned strength for a long time reveal their vulnerability can be unsettling. It implies that these people have maintained a facade of strength and resilience, and any indication of weakness even for a brief moment can be disheartening. It implies that a person's presumed strength should not be easily shattered or questioned, as it might disrupt the perception others have of them.

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