Quote by Thomas Carlyle

When the oak is felled the whole forest echoes with it fall, but a hundred acorns are sown in silence by an unnoticed breeze.

When the oak is felled the whole forest echoes with it fall,

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This quote highlights the power of subtle actions and the impact they can have over time. The loud crashing sound of a falling oak tree captures immediate attention, but the silent scattering of acorns ultimately leads to the growth of countless new trees. It serves as a reminder that not all significant changes are immediately apparent or dramatic; sometimes, the most profound transformations occur gradually, through quiet and unnoticed efforts.

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