“Trains are great dirty smoky things," said Will. "You won't like it."Tessa was unmoved. "I won't know if I like it until I try it, will I?""I've never swum naked in the Thames before, but I know I wouldn't like it.""But think how entertaining for sightseers," said Tessa, and she saw Jem duck his head to hide the quick flash of his grin.”
— Cassandra Clare
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Stop waiting for a perfectly clean path to start your adventure. ✨ As Cassandra Clare wrote: “Trains are great dirty smoky things... I won't know if I like it until I try it, will I?” Don't let the fear of discomfort keep you from the experiences that define you. What is one thing you've been hesitant to try lately? Tell us in the comments! 👇
About this quote
We often spend our lives standing on the station platform, listening to the cautious warnings of those who have already been burned. They tell us the journey will be smoky, dirty, and uncomfortable. They paint vivid pictures of every potential risk, hoping to protect us from discomfort, but in doing so, they inadvertently protect us from life itself. If we only ever choose the paths that are guaranteed to be clean and easy, we miss the magic that lives within the mess. To live boldly is to accept that growth and comfort rarely coexist. It is the willingness to step into the unknown, even when you aren't sure if you'll like the outcome. Don't let the fear of looking foolish or the dread of a little 'smoke' keep you from your own grand adventure. Embrace the uncertainty, welcome the chaos, and remember that the most transformative experiences often happen just when we decide to stop playing it safe.
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