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Quote by Robin Williams
You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.
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The “little spark of madness” is a metaphor for the unusual ideas, boldness, or originality that make a person distinctive. The quote says this quality may be small, but it is valuable and worth protecting rather than suppressing. Here, “madness” does not mean literal illness; it points to a willingness to think differently.
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