Have you ever been hurt
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Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit,
and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again.
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Meaning
This quote compares repeated emotional pain to reopening a healing wound. Old injuries keep hurting when they are constantly disturbed.
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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist celebrated for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her quotes often reflect courage, justice, and dignity. Parks inspires activists, students, and citizens to stand against injustice, embrace civic responsibility, and advocate for equality and human rights.
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