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Letting Go
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"Letting Go" Quotes

A middle-aged man navigates the complexities of love, loss, and identity in this introspective and poignant novel.

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The need to foist one's own value system on others is a basic human impulse.

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valueshuman nature

We can't control others' actions, only our own reactions.

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controlself-awareness

Happiness is not something that can be pursued. It must ensue.

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happiness

Letting go doesn't mean giving up, but rather accepting that there are things beyond our control.

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letting goacceptance

The past is gone, the future is yet to come. All we have is the present moment.

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presentmindfulness

True freedom comes from letting go of attachments and expectations.

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freedomattachments

Regret is a useless emotion. Learn from the past, but don't dwell on it.

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regretlearning

Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the process.

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lifejourney

Love is not possessive; it is about setting each other free.

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lovefreedom

Success is not measured by achievements, but by the impact we have on others.

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successimpact