Quote by Nadine Gordimer

The gap between the committed and the indifferent is a Sahara whose faint trails, followed by the mind's eye only, fade out in sand.

The gap between the committed and the indifferent is a Sahar

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This quote suggests that there is a vast difference between those who are passionate and dedicated to their beliefs or causes, and those who are indifferent or uninterested. The "gap" between these two groups is described as a vast desert (Sahara), with only faint traces that are discernible only by the imagination but ultimately disappear like fading trails in the sand. This conveys the idea that the commitment and passion of the few who care deeply about something contrast with the apathy and disinterest of the majority, making it difficult for their efforts to create a lasting impact.

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