Always have a unique character like SALT. Its presence is not felt but its ABSENCE makes everything TASTELESS.

Young female backpacker smiling with eyes closed, standing in clear turquoise water with arms raised, enjoying the moment – inspirational quote about character and presence, featuring the metaphor of salt.

The quote “Always have a unique character like salt. Its presence is not felt but its absence makes everything tasteless.” is a popular motivational saying that circulates widely online. Like many such quotes, it appears on inspirational posters, social media posts, and blogs, but it is not clearly attributed to any specific author or public figure.

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