Quote by Aaron Weiss

You strike the match... why not be utterly changed to fire? To sacrifice the shadow and the mist of a brief life you never much liked?

You strike the match... why not be utterly changed to fire?

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of passively accepting an unsatisfying and fleeting existence, one should embrace change and transformation. By striking the match, symbolizing taking action, one has the opportunity to become like fireâ€”empowered, vibrant, and full of purpose. It urges individuals to let go of the dullness and uncertainties of a life they don't enjoy, sacrificing their old self and embracing a new and more fulfilling way of being.

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