"When it gets dark enough you can see the stars"
- Russell Lynes
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This quote by Russell Lynes speaks to the idea that in order to value the appeal of the stars, one need to initially experience darkness. This can be translated in a range of ways. On a literal level, it suggests that in order to see the stars, one must wait until nightfall. On a metaphorical level, it suggests that in order to appreciate the charm of life, one must first experience challenge and difficulty. It suggests that it is only when we are in our darkest minutes that we can genuinely appreciate the charm of life. It is only when we are in our darkest moments that we can genuinely value the charm of the stars. This quote encourages us to try to find the charm in life, even in our darkest moments. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is still charm to be discovered.
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