Kate MortonWill history remember us, I wonder? I do hope so - to imagine that one might do something, touch an event somehow, & thereby transcend the bounds of a single human lifetime!
About This Quote
This quote is a great reminder to those who are dreaming big. You can do something that will transcend the bounds of a single human lifetime, but you must make sure that you make it happen. No one can say for certain if your name will be remembered by future generations, but you still have to make an effort to make sure it happens.
Source: The Forgotten Garden
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