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It’s not about keeping your promises, and it’s not about following your heart. It’s about security.
— The Notebook • 2004
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker argues cynically that what really counts isn't honouring promises or following your heart. It's about security, meaning safety and stability. The claim dismisses romantic ideals in favour of practical protection, and it reads as a viewpoint rather than an established truth.
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