Quote by Cathy Better

Life is raw material. We are artisans. We can sculpt our existence into something beautiful, or debase it into ugliness. It's in our hands.

Life is raw material. We are artisans. We can sculpt our exi

Summary

This quote emphasizes that life is like raw material, waiting for us to shape it according to our choices and actions. We are portrayed as artisans, possessing the power to sculpt our existence into either something beautiful or something ugly. This concept highlights the individual responsibility and agency we all have in determining the quality and meaning of our lives. It underscores the idea that our actions and decisions ultimately define and shape the outcome of our existence.

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By Cathy Better

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