Quote Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has...

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” - André Gide

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Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

Imagine standing on the familiar shores of your life, feeling the safety and comfort of what you know. But deep down, you feel a yearning for something more, something unknown and unexplored.

It takes courage to step away from the security of the shore, to venture into uncharted waters where the horizon is limitless and the possibilities are endless.

By letting go of the familiar, we open ourselves up to new experiences, new opportunities, and new discoveries that can only be found beyond the safety of the shore.

It is in the act of letting go, of releasing our grip on what we know, that we truly begin to discover the vastness of the world and the depths of our own potential.

Just as a sailor must set sail from the safety of the harbor to explore new oceans, so too must we have the courage to leave behind what is comfortable and known in order to discover what lies beyond.

It is in the moments of uncertainty and fear, when we can no longer see the shore behind us, that we find the strength and resilience within ourselves to keep moving forward, to keep exploring, and to keep discovering.

So, let go of the shore that anchors you in place and embrace the unknown waters that beckon you to explore, for it is only by losing sight of the shore that we can truly discover the vast and wondrous oceans that lie ahead.

Have the courage to step into the unknown, to let go of what holds you back, and to embrace the journey of discovery that awaits you beyond the safety of the shore.





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