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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Piyush Shukla

Quote of the day by Burt Reynolds: “What’s the best cure for heartache? There isn’t any...” — Timeless life lessons on heartbreak, resilience, dignity, emotional strength, self-control, acceptance, and why facing pain with grace may be the only real cure, from the legendary American actor known for Deliverance

Quote of the day by Burt Reynolds: Burt Reynolds had a simple answer when asked about the best cure for heartache: there is no cure. His advice was not to pretend the pain does not exist, but to control what comes next — to “behave yourself” and retain some class.

That answer is surprisingly powerful because heartbreak is rarely solved by a perfect sentence, a new relationship or the passage of a few days. Sometimes, the only thing a person can control is how they behave while they are hurting.

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