“It always hurts more to have and lose than to not have in the first place”
— John Green
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Losing something you have can cause more pain than never having it at all. Imagine having a favorite toy or a precious thing you love deeply. If it gets lost or broken, you feel very sad and miss it a lot. However, if you never had that toy to begin with, you wouldn't know what you are missing, so you wouldn't feel as bad. This idea can be applied to relationships, jobs, or special experiences. When you lose a good friend or a job you loved, the pain is greater than if you never had that friend or job. To use this advice in life, be prepared for the possibility of loss but also appreciate and cherish what you have while you can. Understanding this can help you deal better with losses and value your experiences more deeply.
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