All that was left to me was certain images and all of them spoke to me of the collapse of a cruel world and the slow construction in its stead of another world, equally cruel.

Carlos Fuentes
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This is one of the most beautiful quotes to read. It puts the whole meaning of life into words, describing that there are no perfect individuals, instead everyone has their flaws. This quote is about the fact that people are not perfect but are human and are all flawed in some way. We all have our problems and struggles and it takes time to heal those wounds to make us who we are today. Everyone is different, people do not have to be perfect or incredibly strong but instead can be someone with a lot of determination to make their own changes in life.

Source: Terra Nostra

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