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Life Quote by Robert Cormier

“At some point in life, we learn our limitations, the distances we can we can travel and the boarders we will never cross. And we go from there.” quote by Robert Cormier
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““At some point in life, we learn our limitations, the distances we can we can travel and the boarders we will never cross. And we go from there.””

Robert Cormier

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, 1974

We discover personal limits and borders through experience, then choose how to move forward beyond them.

In simple terms: We learn limits, then decide next steps.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits, then grow beyond.

Themes

self‑knowledge growth boundaries

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career planning
  • relationships
  • travel

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What borders have you accepted?
  • How can you push past them safely?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on limits can hinder ambition.

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