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I would rather be sentimental than unfeeling.
I would rather be an open book than a closed door.
I would rather be too loud than unheard.
I would rather be too trusting than be not trust at all.
I would rather feel too much than too little.
I would rather have my heart broken than not fall deeply in love.
I would rather be disappointed by someone I'm close to than to have not been close enough to care.