Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves

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Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves. This quote is very true, we are given a certain amount of matches within ourselves, yet we can't use them all by ourselves. We require a certain amount of matches to light one single match, even though we have a lot of matches in our boxes. The same goes for our lives.

There is a certain amount of matches in us that needs to be lit by other people. This quote is about how important it is for us to seek the help from others, instead of trying to do everything on our own.

Source: Like Water For Chocolate

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