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“You should leave off sniffing the carcass of your old life, my brother. You may enjoy unending pain. I do not. There is no shame in walking away from bones, Changer. He finally swiveled his head to stare at me from his deep-set eyes. Nor is there any special wisdom in injuring oneself over and…” quote by Robin Hobb
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““You should leave off sniffing the carcass of your old life, my brother. You may enjoy unending pain. I do not. There is no shame in walking away from bones, Changer. He finally swiveled his head to stare at me from his deep-set eyes. Nor is there any special wisdom in injuring oneself over and over. What is your loyalty to that pain? To abandon it will not lessen you." "p. 94 Nighteyes to Fitz””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

Source Book: Nighteyes to Fitz, 1995

The speaker advises abandoning painful past attachments, suggesting that clinging to suffering does not provide wisdom or strength.

In simple terms: Let go of old pain.

Key Takeaway

Release past suffering.

Themes

letting go pain loyalty

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • relationship breakup
  • grieving process
  • personal change

Key Concepts

attachment self‑care growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pain are you holding onto?
  • How might letting go change you?
A Different Perspective

Some pain can be a catalyst for growth, not always harmful.

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