Quote by Steven Wright

I forgot and left the lighthouse on all night. Next day the sunwouldn't rise.

I forgot and left the lighthouse on all night. Next day the

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This quote suggests that the narrator unintentionally left the lighthouse on overnight, causing it to shine all throughout the night. As a consequence, the next day, the sun did not rise because the lighthouse's steady beam of light had obscured its presence. The quote could be interpreted metaphorically, implying that our own small mistakes or forgetfulness can have unintended and potentially significant consequences, impacting not only ourselves but also those around us. It highlights the delicate balance between our actions and the natural order of things.

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