Turn over a new leaf.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Encouraging someone to start fresh or change behavior.
- In plain terms
- Start over with a clean slate.
- What can you take from it?
- New beginnings are always possible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a fresh start needed?
- What stops us from changing?
Another view
Changing habits is often harder than saying the words.
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