Naive you are if you believe life favours those who aren't naive.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life does not favor those who are overly trusting.
- In plain terms
- Believing life helps the naive is a naive belief.
- What can you take from it?
- Be cautious as life does not always reward trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does life favor the trusting?
- What makes you naive?
Another view
It presents a cynical view that ignores positive experiences.
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