Quote by Orison Swett Marden

We make the world we live in and shape our own environment.

We make the world we live in and shape our own environment.

Summary

This quote suggests that we, as individuals, have the power to influence and create the world we inhabit. It emphasizes the idea that we are not mere passive entities in our environment, but rather active contributors who have the ability to shape and mold our surroundings. It highlights the importance of taking personal responsibility for our actions and choices, recognizing that our actions have consequences and that we hold the potential to bring about positive change in our own lives and in the world around us.

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Motivational

By Orison Swett Marden

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