Quote by Barbara Kingsolver

Wars and elections are both too big and too small to matter in the long run. The daily work - that goes on, it adds up.

Wars and elections are both too big and too small to matter

Summary

This quote suggests that while wars and elections may be significant events that capture our attention in the present, their lasting impact on the course of history may not be as consequential as we believe. Instead, the quote emphasizes the importance of daily, ongoing work in shaping the future. It underlines the cumulative effect of everyday efforts, suggesting that small, consistent actions over time hold more significance and have a greater impact in the long run.

By Barbara Kingsolver

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