Quotation by

Andre Gide

One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.

Time

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To explore new opportunities or ideas, you must be willing to leave behind familiar and safe places for an extended period. This means accepting uncertainty and the loss of comfort as part of the process of discovery.

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