You've got to stay sharp, on your toes, alert. Always look over your shoulder. Always protect yourself. Don't let your guard down for even a second. There are people who will take advantage of you the moment they see your not in control. The world's filled with people like that. Nearly everyone you meet is like that. We're animals in a jungle, and we've got to be prepared to fight if we want to survive. You can't trust hardly anyone, hardly anyone at all. Even people who are supposed to like you can turn on you faster than you think. Even friends. People who say they love you are the worst, the most dangerous, the most untrustworthy of all. People who say they love you will pounce when they get the chance. You gotta always remember that they're just waiting for the opportunity to get you. Love's a trick. A cover. A way to catch you off guard. Never let down your guard. Never.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The world is dangerous and trust is risky; people use love as a trap to hurt you.
- In plain terms
- People will hurt you especially if they claim to love you.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust rarely; guard yourself even from friends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is trust so hard?
- Can you survive without trust?
Another view
Not everyone seeks to harm you.
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