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"Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.'"

- Charles M. Schulz

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This quote by Charles M. Schulz talks to the trouble of self-reflection and the procedure of self-improvement. It suggests that it is not easy to determine our errors and that it requires time and effort to make significant changes in our lives. The quote implies that it is essential to make the effort to assess our actions and to be truthful with ourselves about our errors. It likewise recommends that it is necessary to be patient with ourselves and to acknowledge that it might take more than one night of reflection to make meaningful modifications. Eventually, this quote motivates us to put in the time to assess our lives and to be honest with ourselves about our mistakes in order to make significant modifications.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Charles M. Schulz between November 26, 1922 and February 12, 2000. He/she was a famous Cartoonist from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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