"Nos define no solo lo que creamos sino lo que nos negamos a destruir."
— Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Our identity comes from both the things we build and the things we choose not to harm. Imagine you are a gardener. The flowers you plant and grow show your creativity and hard work. But also, if you decide not to cut down a tree in your garden, even when it might be in the way, it shows respect and care for nature. This balance of creating and preserving shapes who you are. In everyday life, this means that while it's important to achieve and make new things, it’s equally important to protect and value the existing things around you, like relationships, traditions, or the environment. By balancing creation and preservation, you build a well-rounded and considerate character.
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Choices Conservation Creativity Environment Ethics Identity Legacy Responsibility Sustainability ValuesFEATURED QUOTES
