The world can ask you to participate, but it's a day-today decision if you want to agree to that proposal.

Aimee Bender
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The world can ask you to participate, but it's a day-today decision if you want to agree to that proposal. This quote is about how the world can be unfair and demand you to do something, but it is up to you if you want to act on that request. You are in full control of your life, and the only person who can truly make demands of your time is yourself.

Source: An Invisible Sign Of My Own

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