Quote by Stephen Covey

We are not animals. We are not a product of what has happened to us in our past. We have the power of choice.

We are not animals. We are not a product of what has happene

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This quote suggests that as humans, we are distinct from animals in that we possess the ability to make choices independent of our past experiences or circumstances. It emphasizes that we are not simply molded or defined by what has happened to us, but rather have the capacity to shape our own lives through conscious decision-making. Our individual agency and power to choose enable us to transcend the limitations imposed by our past and determine our own destiny.

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