"put a dent in the universe" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1988 June 20, “Personals”, in New Your Magazine",
          "text": "Will the World Class Woman who wants to put a dent in the universe with me please respond by sending a photo and letter?",
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          "ref": "2008 December 2, “Put a dent in the universe”, in Signal v. Noise",
          "text": "To truly be inspired for great work, you need to know that you’re making a difference. That you’re putting a meaningful dent in the universe.",
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          "ref": "2019 September 18, Chunka Mui, “How Will You Put A Dent In The Universe? Here’s My Plan.”, in Forbes",
          "text": "Steve Jobs once remarked: “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why even be here?”",
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          "ref": "2020 February 28, “Laurene Powell Jobs Is Putting Her Own Dent in the Universe.”, in The New York times",
          "text": "(see title)",
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          "ref": "2021 May 8, Melody Dixon, “Graduates strut the stage in 69th Commencement Ceremony”, in Coahoma Community College",
          "text": "“Take a deep breath, accept the ambiguity, and trust God’s plan. Today marks the beginning of our forever. I urge you to put a dent in the universe through the impact you create in your respective professions,” she continued.",
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        "To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind."
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          "ref": "2008 December 2, “Put a dent in the universe”, in Signal v. Noise",
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          "text": "Steve Jobs once remarked: “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why even be here?”",
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