Sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that the thing you're hoping for or expecting at the end of a difficult situation might actually be something dangerous or harmful, like a train. Just when you think you can see the end of your troubles, it could turn out to be a problem you weren't expecting. The quote reminds us that not every light at the end of the tunnel is a good thing, and we need to be careful not to assume that the future will be better without checking first.

About Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley was an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the NBA. He was an 11-time NBA All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA Team, and the 1993 Most Valuable Player (MVP). Barkley was known for his strength, aggression, and rebounding abilities, making him one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history.

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I know I’m never as good or bad as one single performance. I’ve never believed in my critics or my worshippers, and I’ve always been able to leave the game at the arena.

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The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.

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If somebody hits you with an object you should beat the hell out of them.

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Kids are great. That’s one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It’s a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names.

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I think that the team that wins game five will win the series. Unless we lose game five.

Charles Barkley

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I don’t think of myself as giving interviews. I just have conversations. That gets me in trouble.

Charles Barkley

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Somebody hits me, I’m going to hit him back. Even if it does look like he hasn’t eaten in a while.

Charles Barkley

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I don’t care what people think. people are stupid.

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My family got all over me because they said Bush is only for the rich people. Then I reminded them, ‘Hey, I’m rich’.

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