She's got nothing to hide, and she hides it so well. Keeps broken dreams to fix up and sell.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone appears perfect on the outside but is secretly struggling with damaged hopes they try to monetize.
- In plain terms
- She looks perfect but is hiding pain and trying to fix her broken dreams to sell them.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances can be deceptive; people often hide their struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who in your life might be hiding something?
- What do you do with your own broken dreams?
Another view
Not everyone who hides pain is trying to sell something; some just want privacy.
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