You know how hard it is to actually touch the world? To make a mark on it? You die and they bury you in it.

Christopher Bollen
About This Quote

If you live a life of self-indulgence, it can be hard to make a mark on the world. Even if you do make a mark, it is likely that someone will later come along and erase it. This happens because people are often too busy looking out for themselves to notice the impact they have on others. This quote is about how if you’re not careful, you can waste your life living solely for yourself and still not see the world around you.

You may think that no-one cares about your actions but actually everyone does. Try making a change for the better and see what happens.

Source: Orient

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