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Billy Strayhorn

Romance is mush, stifling those who strive.

Romantic

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Billy Strayhorn suggests that romantic feelings can be overly sentimental and soft, which may limit or hold back people who are ambitious or hardworking. He implies that such emotional indulgence can prevent individuals from focusing on their goals and personal growth.

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