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Bury Quote by Margaret Atwood

“Kill what you can't save what you can't eat throw out what you can't throw out bury What you can't bury give away what you can't give away you must carry with you, it is always heavier than you thought.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“Kill what you can't save what you can't eat throw out what you can't throw out bury What you can't bury give away what you can't give away you must carry with you, it is always heavier than you thought.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Letting Go, 2015

We must release what we cannot control, carry only what truly matters.

In simple terms: Let go of burdens you cannot keep.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize and release unneeded weight.

Themes

letting go acceptance burden prioritization

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical self‑help

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career decisions
  • personal health
  • decluttering

Key Concepts

Mindfulness psychological health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you holding onto unnecessarily?
  • How does release improve wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Some may cling to sentimentality.

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