Craig D. LounsbroughI pretend to give gifts that people pretend to be gifts so that I can pretend that I gave something that actually cost me something. And what pretending or this sort gives me is the gift of a pretend life.
About This Quote
The word pretend in this quote is not related to the word pretend in the sense of pretending to be old in order to fit in. Instead, the word pretend is used in its original meaning of pretending (which is doing something with the intention of deceiving others about it) in this quote. Pretending in this context is a way to relieve oneself of the real responsibilities that come with adulthood. It is a way to avoid having to work hard or act responsibly by creating an alternate life. This quote shows that you can create an alternate life for yourself by pretending to be responsible, but you will soon find that your pretending doesn’t last long before people start noticing your lack of responsibility and all of the trouble you are causing for everyone else.
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