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“I shook off my numbness. I opened the door and went into the other bedroom. Two little figures stood on the bed. One had a shirt over his head which Mike was trying to pull past his ears. "Here," I said, "you've got to unbutton another button." "Then you'd have to take the whole thing off," he…” quote by Benedict Freedman
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““I shook off my numbness. I opened the door and went into the other bedroom. Two little figures stood on the bed. One had a shirt over his head which Mike was trying to pull past his ears. "Here," I said, "you've got to unbutton another button." "Then you'd have to take the whole thing off," he protested. "There are time when it pays to start all over again, and this is one of them.””

Benedict Freedman

About This Quote

Describes a moment of vulnerability and the need to start over, suggesting that sometimes resetting is necessary.

In simple terms: Sometimes you must start anew.

Key Takeaway

Accept the need to restart.

Themes

renewal vulnerability growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • creative projects
  • relationships
  • career changes

Key Concepts

reset psychology personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does restarting unlock for you?
  • When is it wiser to persist?
A Different Perspective

Starting over can be costly and uncertain.

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