Quote by Ruth Benedict

We grow in time to trust the future for our answers.

We grow in time to trust the future for our answers.

Summary

This quote suggests that as time passes, we develop the ability to rely on the future to provide us with solutions and answers. It implies that through experiences, knowledge, and personal growth, we gain confidence in the future's ability to provide guidance and resolution. It highlights our evolving trust in the journey of life, where we learn to let go of anxieties and uncertainties, and instead embrace the belief that the future holds the answers we seek.

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