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Divorce Quote by Robin Hobb

“Leave that. Leave all that and join us here. There is no loneliness, no separation at all. No aching bones, no worn-out bodies. It's not what they told us, Fitz! All those warnings and dire predictions . . . faugh! The world will go on without us just as well as it did with us. Just let go. I'm…” quote by Robin Hobb
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““Leave that. Leave all that and join us here. There is no loneliness, no separation at all. No aching bones, no worn-out bodies. It's not what they told us, Fitz! All those warnings and dire predictions . . . faugh! The world will go on without us just as well as it did with us. Just let go. I'm holding you tight. Keeping you part of me. It's like learning to swim. You can't find out how until you're all the way into the water. Stop clinging to the bank, boy. You only tear apart when you try to hold onto the shore.””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Farseer Trilogy, 1995

Embracing uncertainty and fully immersing oneself in experience leads to growth; clinging to safety hinders progress.

In simple terms: Dive in fully; fear of the unknown holds you back.

Key Takeaway

Take risks and trust the process.

Themes

growth courage trust letting go

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career changes
  • creative projects
  • relationships
  • personal challenges

Key Concepts

risk taking immersion personal transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “the water” represent in your life?
  • How can you let go of familiar comforts?
A Different Perspective

Fear can be paralyzing if not managed.

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