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“Leaving things behind and starting again is a way of coping with difficulties. I learnt very early in my life that I was able to leave a place and still remain myself.” quote by Rachel Cusk
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“Leaving things behind and starting again is a way of coping with difficulties. I learnt very early in my life that I was able to leave a place and still remain myself.”

Rachel Cusk

About This Quote

Source Memoir or essay, likely early 2000s

Leaving places behind while staying true to oneself helps cope with hardship.

In simple terms: You can move on without losing yourself.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change while preserving identity.

Themes

growth resilience identity transition

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relocation
  • career change
  • personal loss
  • new beginnings

Key Concepts

psychology self-concept

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of yourself stay constant?
  • How do you maintain continuity?
A Different Perspective

Change can also cause identity confusion.

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