Abandon Quote by Fernando Pessoa
“There is a time when it is necessary to abandon the used clothes, which already have the shape of our body and to forget our paths, which takes us always to the same places. This is the time to cross the river: and if we don't dare to do it, we will have stayed, forever beneath ourselves”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Disquiet, 1913
Letting go of familiar habits and identities is essential for personal growth and change.
In simple terms: Release old habits to grow.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, cross the river.
Themes
growth
identity
change
letting go
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career transition
- relationship shifts
- creative reinvention
- spiritual awakening
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What familiar pattern holds you back?
- How can you safely step into the unknown?
A Different Perspective
Fear of the unknown can stall progress.
