Quote by Connie Brockway

She'd stood by that creed. No softness, because the world wasn't soft; lots of laughter, because if you were in on the joke, the joke couldn't be on you; And no wanting what you couldn't take, because the world never gave.Or so she'd thought.

She'd stood by that creed. No softness, because the world wa

Summary

This quote highlights the mindset of a person who has chosen to build emotional barriers in order to protect themselves from the harsh reality of the world. The individual believes that vulnerability, desiring what is unattainable, and relying on others are futile endeavors. Instead, they embrace strength, humor, and self-reliance as their guiding principles. However, the quote implies that their perception of the world might be flawed, as they start to question the validity of their creed. It suggests that perhaps, contrary to their beliefs, the world has more to offer than they initially thought.

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Life Hope Love Strength Life Lessons Disillusionment

By Connie Brockway

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