May each of you live lives of immersion. They won't necessarily be easy lives. But in the end, it is all that will sustain us.
Jacqueline NovogratzRead
Each of us can work to change a small portion of events. And it's in the total of all those acts that the history of this generation will be written.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Individual actions collectively contribute to societal change.
This quote emphasizes the importance of every person's efforts in effecting change within society. It suggests that while each individual's actions may seem small or insignificant, together they accumulate to shape the history and future of a generation.
Themes
ChangeActionHistorySocietyCollective
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting focused on local improvements, you might share this quote to inspire volunteers.
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