Every action in this world, every word, every thought, has an effect. But the actor is also acted upon by his action. The condition on which you are allowed to make a change in the world is that the world changes you as well.

Yael Shahar
About This Quote

When the quote was said, it was in reference to the Vietnam War. The idea is that when you are in a war, you are fighting for the best interests of your country. You are fighting for freedom. You are fighting for your family and friends to be able to live in peace.

However, the war also has an effect on those who fight it. It changes them – it changes you – and, as a result, it changes the country as well.

Source: A Damaged Mirror: A Story Of Memory And Redemption

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