Quote by Jodi Picoult

Just because you didn't put a name to something did not mean it wasn't there.

Just because you didn't put a name to something did not mean

Summary

This quote suggests that the absence of explicit identification or recognition does not negate the existence of something. It implies that things can still be present or have value even if they are not explicitly acknowledged or named. It highlights the importance of being open-minded and not dismissing the existence or significance of something just because it is not labeled or recognized in a traditional or expected way.

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