Quote by Hugh MacLeod

You do not own the molecules. They are stardust. They belong to God. What you do own is your soul. Nobody can take that away from you.

You do not own the molecules. They are stardust. They belong

Summary

This quote suggests that as human beings, we do not have ownership or control over the fundamental building blocks of our existence (i.e., molecules). Rather, these molecules are a part of the cosmic essence that originates from the stars, and therefore, ultimately belong to a higher power or deity. However, the quote emphasizes that what truly belongs to us is our soul â€“ our individual sense of self and consciousness â€“ which is seen as an invaluable and irreplaceable aspect of our existence, incapable of being taken away by anyone or anything.

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By Hugh MacLeod

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