The butterfly does not explain its transformation; it simply... - Eugenio Montale

"The butterfly does not explain its transformation; it simply becomes what it must."

Eugenio Montale Change

Poet Italian 1896–1981

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"I have no program. I only know that I was born poor, and I wish to die rich."

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"Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great metamorphosis and still love flowers."

"I believe that life is a journey towards light."

"Change brings new opportunities."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Healing doesn't mean forgetting."

"You either get better or you get bitter."