“Better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not”
— Bob Marley
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Simplified Meaning:
It's more important to be true to yourself, even if some people don't like you, than to pretend to be someone else just to gain approval. Imagine you love painting but most of your friends think it's a waste of time. If you keep painting, some might dislike you, but you'll be happy and true to yourself. On the other hand, if you give up painting and pretend you're not interested just to fit in, your friends might like you more, but you'll feel unhappy and fake. Being genuine lets you build real, meaningful relationships with people who appreciate the real you. It's about valuing your own happiness and authenticity over the temporary comfort of fitting in with others.
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