Everything will be different on the other side of the question



As it was said, be careful what you wish for. Do not doubt it. Everything will be different on the other side of the question, especially if you suddenly realize that you needed the question to remain a question.  You must value accurate thought for its own sake, or you will trade your higher destination for a point of no return.

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