Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.

A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go ba

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This quote suggests that encountering new experiences has the power to permanently transform our perspective and understanding of the world. When we open ourselves up to unfamiliar situations or ideas, our minds expand and evolve, making it impossible to return to our previous limited or narrow mindset. By pushing the boundaries of our comfort zone and embracing novelty, we gain knowledge, empathy, and a broader range of possibilities, forever changing the way we perceive and approach life.

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