Quote by Anne Sullivan Macy

We imagine that we want to escape our selfish and commonplace existence, but we cling desperately to our chains.

We imagine that we want to escape our selfish and commonplac

Summary

This quote highlights the human tendency to yearn for something greater and seek liberation from our ordinary lives. However, it also acknowledges our fear or unwillingness to let go of our familiar comforts and routines. Despite the desire for change, we often find it challenging to break free from our self-imposed limitations and societal expectations, ultimately staying bound to our own limitations instead of exploring new possibilities.

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Imagination

By Anne Sullivan Macy

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