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Quote by Ajmal, from the book "Borders of the Inner World"

“There are chapters of our lives that once fit perfectly but eventually become too tight. Jobs that once felt exciting might feel limiting. ... We may fear hurting others or stepping into the unknown. ... Outgrowing a life does not diminish its value. The job you leave taught you skills. The relationship you end gave you memories. ... Lives we outgrow are not discarded; they are chapters that brought us to this page”

Quote by Ajmal, from the book "Borders of the Inner World"

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