Quote by Steven Wright

In my house there's this light switch that doesn't do anything. Every so often I would flick it on and off just to check. Yesterday, I got a call from a woman in Madagascar. She said

In my house there's this light switch that doesn't do anythi

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that every time I flipped the light switch, it created a small wave in the ocean near her village. At first, I thought she was joking, but she insisted it was true. This quote highlights the interconnectedness of our actions and the world around us, reminding us that even the smallest actions can have unexpected and far-reaching consequences. It serves as a metaphor for the ripple effects of our choices and the significance of every seemingly insignificant action we take.

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