You're alive, Bod. That means you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream anything. If you can change the world, the world will change. Potential. Once you're dead, it's gone. Over. You've made what you've made, dreamed your dream, written your name. You may be buried here, you may even walk. But that potential is finished. Neil Gaiman
About This Quote

This quote reminds me of a poem titled: "This Little Light of Mine," by Robert Burns. In the poem, Burns writes: "This little light of mine, I'm going to share, And if you say that it's too little, I'll just say, 'It is too late.'" In this quote, you can see that Bod's belief in himself and his potential is what makes him such a powerful character. He also demonstrates an important lesson on life. To make any kind of lasting change in the world we must first make our own lives significant and meaningful by living each day with purpose and commitment.

Once we have done that, we will naturally make a difference in the world around us. Without a hero like Bod, there would be no Frodo Baggins and no Fellowship of the Ring! Instead, we might only be left with a great big pile of ash!

Source: The Graveyard Book

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