This is so true... I love this quote a lot, particularly since it has some recent relevance in my life. In the past, I'll admit that I was guilty of building a LOT more walls than bridges. It got to the point that I'd be arguing with everyone and not only putting up walls, but torching down the bridges I had already established on top of that. I think that's where this quote goes wrong- it wastes time saying people should build bridges and not walls, but says nothing about leaving the bridges you've already made intact.
I'm sure I could list many things that my dad has taught me- but one of the most valuable, particularly recently, has been to simply not burn bridges. Stop talking to someone, yes- but try to leave things on at least neutral terms. In deeper reflection... maybe this quote isn't as true as I thought. Sometimes, walls are required. You need to distance yourself from certain people, but without burning the bridges you've already made. Burning bridges for no reason is just awful; as I've learned from experience... it's bad enough you're cutting the person off, there's no need to put salt in the wound. On the other hand, I do think that it's a waste to block everyone out and then refuse to move on and continue building bridges with others. THAT is how people become lonely; when they let their connections to others weigh them down and refuse to move on. Never let that happen... let go of the negative people in your life, but build bridges to positivity. Don't isolate yourself. -- Maddie
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