We are all of the same substance, the same life. Though there are many differences between us, those are merely the shadows that delineate our boundaries. Our light is the same.

Sally Wiener Grotta
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The quote, “We are all of the same substance, the same life. Though there are many differences between us, those are merely the shadows that delineate our boundaries. Our light is the same.” comes from native American poet, Jonathan Greenleaf. He was a man who believed that we are all of the same substance, which is what makes us one and the same. In this quote, he was saying that we all have a soul, and we can all relate to one another on a deep level.

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