Quote by Don Mashak

I am just another insect on the windshield of life.

I am just another insect on the windshield of life.

Summary

This quote expresses a sense of insignificance and vulnerability, comparing oneself to an insignificant insect on the windshield of a moving vehicle. It suggests that in the grand scheme of things, our existence may seem brief, transient, and easily wiped away or forgotten. It highlights the fragile nature of life and the realization that we are mere specks in the vastness of the universe.

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By Don Mashak

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