Quote by Charles Dickens

You touch some of the reasons for my going, not for my staying away.

You touch some of the reasons for my going, not for my stayi

Summary

This quote suggests that the reasons for someone's absence are being acknowledged, but the focus is on the reasons behind their decision to leave rather than the reasons for their continued absence. It implies that while there might be valid justifications for initially leaving, there could be additional factors that continue to prevent their return or make staying away more appealing.

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Risk Compassion Motivation Submission

By Charles Dickens

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