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Accepting Quote by Robin Hobb

“Be a man. Discover where you are now, and go on from there, making the best of things. accept your life, and you might survive it. If you hold back from it, insisting this is not your life, not where you are meant to be, life will pass you by. You may not die from such foolishness, but you might…” quote by Robin Hobb
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“Be a man. Discover where you are now, and go on from there, making the best of things. accept your life, and you might survive it. If you hold back from it, insisting this is not your life, not where you are meant to be, life will pass you by. You may not die from such foolishness, but you might as well be dead for all the good your life will do you or anyone else.”

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Liveship Traders Trilogy, 1998

Recognize your current reality, accept it, and make the most of it rather than denying it.

In simple terms: Accept where you are and improve your life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace reality, act now.

Themes

acceptance resilience personal growth

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • relationship issues
  • health challenges
  • financial strain

Key Concepts

existentialism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you resisting in your life?
  • How can acceptance empower you?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring reality can lead to stagnation and regret.

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