Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Grow we must, if we outgrow all that loves us.

Grow we must, if we outgrow all that loves us.

Summary

This quote suggests that personal growth often comes with the need to leave behind or move beyond the things or people that hold us back or hinder our progress. It implies that in order to evolve and thrive, we sometimes have to outgrow the aspects of our lives that were once dear to us, even if they provided comfort or love. It acknowledges the bittersweet nature of growth, highlighting that while it can bring loss or distance, it is necessary for our own development and self-fulfillment.

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