When you can break apart something, or look at it from some new angle, it loses its power over you.

Ryan Holiday
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When you can break apart something, or look at it from some new angle, it loses its power over you.”  The quote “When you can break apart something, or look at it from some new angle, it loses its power over you.” is a great quote to show how one can view something in a new way. It can make us realize that anything is possible with enough effort and perseverance.

Source: The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art Of Turning Trials Into Triumph

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