That the sum of a man's life was not where he wound up but in the details that brought him there. That we made mistakes.I closed my eyes, sick of the riddles, and to my surprise all I could see were dandelions-as if they had been painted on the fields of my imagination, a hundred thousand suns. And I remembered something else that makes us human: faith, the only weapon in our arsenal to battle doubt.

Summary

This quote reflects on the notion that a person's true worth is not determined by their final destination or achievements, but rather by the small moments and choices that shape their journey. It acknowledges the inevitability of mistakes and uncertainties in life. By closing their eyes and envisioning dandelions, the speaker experiences a moment of clarity and realizes the significance of faith as a powerful tool in overcoming doubt and navigating the challenges of being human.

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