The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.
-Michael Althsuler
This quote is signficant to me because it highlights the importance of making good use of the time given to you. Not everyone is given the chance to pursue their ambitions or to fulfill their dreams.
Lately we have been talking alot about social rights activists, and their struggles to make their voices heard. An example that really struck out to me was Wangari Maathai. Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan woman who decided to make a difference, even though she was threatened, beaten and abandoned by her husband becasue of her beliefs, she continued to fight for what she believed in. Which is why in 2005 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts towards woman's rights in Kenya.
It is people like Wangari Maathai, who make every moment count. They take control of their future, and work to make their opinion count, it does not matter how insignificant you may think you are, because if you believe enough in a cause and work hard enough to make a difference, you will be noticed and your opinion will be listened to.
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