Quote by Steve Maraboli

I'm not crying because of you; you're not worth it. I'm crying because my delusion of who you were was shattered by the truth of who you are.

I'm not crying because of you; you're not worth it. I'm cryi

Summary

This quote expresses the emotional turmoil experienced when one realizes that their perception of a person was not aligned with their true character. The tears do not stem from the person themselves, but rather from the shattered illusion they had created in their mind. It signifies the realization that the individual was not deserving of the tears, as they were not the person they were believed to be. The quote captures the disappointment and vulnerability felt when faced with the reality of someone's true nature.

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Life Truth Love Relationships Crying Delusion Broken Heart Worth It

By Steve Maraboli

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