Quote by Cory Booker

You've got to be one that, wherever you are, like a flower, you've got to blossom where you're planted. You cannot eliminate darkness. You cannot banish it by cursing darkness. The only way to get rid of darkness is light and to be the light yourself.

You've got to be one that, wherever you are, like a flower,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment and making the most of it. By comparing oneself to a flower that blooms wherever it finds itself, it suggests that we should strive to thrive and grow, no matter the circumstances. It argues that complaining or wishing away unpleasantness doesn't bring about change. Instead, the quote reminds us that we have the power to overcome darkness by being a beacon of light ourselves â€“ spreading positivity, kindness, and optimism to illuminate the world around us.

By Cory Booker

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