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To progress in life you must give up the things you do not like. Give up doing the things that you do not like to do. Yo
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"To progress in life you must give up the things you do not like. Give up doing the things that you do not like to do. You must find the things that you do like. The things that are acceptable to your mind"

- Agnes Martin

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This quote by Agnes Martin highlights the significance of letting go of things that do not bring us happiness or fulfillment in order to move forward in life. It recommends that we must not squander our energy and time on activities or jobs that we do not enjoy, however rather focus on finding and pursuing the things that genuinely resonate with us. By doing so, we can align our actions with our inner desires and values, resulting in a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Martin likewise emphasizes the significance of discovering what is acceptable to our own minds, instead of conforming to social expectations or pressures.

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Agnes Martin This quote is written / told by Agnes Martin between March 22, 1912 and December 16, 2004. She was a famous Artist from Canada. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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