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Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great
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"Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are possessed by our possessions"

- Peace Pilgrim

About this Quote

This quote by Peace Pilgrim speaks with the idea that material ownerships can have an effective hang on us. In a materialistic age, it can be simple to end up being attached to our ownerships and to let them specify us. Nevertheless, Peace Pilgrim suggests that it is very important to be able to let go of these possessions when they no longer serve a purpose. When we are unable to do this, our ownerships can have us, and we can end up being shackled to them. This quote encourages us to be mindful of our accessory to material belongings and to be going to release them when they no longer serve us. By doing this, we can release ourselves from the power of our belongings and live a more meaningful life.

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Peace Pilgrim This quote is written / told by Peace Pilgrim between July 18, 1908 and July 7, 1981. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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