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Quote by Eruera Tirikātene
Experiences in life mould the clay and fashion the spirit which enriches the soul.
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The quote compares a person to clay that is shaped by what happens in life. Experiences influence character and help form the spirit, while the lessons and depth gained from them enrich the inner self. It suggests that life does not merely pass by us; it helps make us who we become.
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- Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand — Te Ao Hou (June 1960)
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