Quote by Jodi Picoult

Maybe you had to leave in order to miss a place; maybe you had to travel to figure out how beloved your starting point was.

Maybe you had to leave in order to miss a place; maybe you h

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes one needs to leave or travel away from a place in order to truly appreciate and cherish it. It implies that only by being apart from a location can one realize the depth of their attachment and fondness for it. Thus, leaving or traveling can provide a valuable perspective on the significance and love one has for their starting point or home.

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Travel Beloved Leave Miss Place Starting Point

By Jodi Picoult

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