Quote by Orson Scott Card

Having never been in control of his own life, his idea of freedom was simply to break free.

Having never been in control of his own life, his idea of fr

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This quote refers to an individual who, due to circumstances beyond his control, has never experienced autonomy or the ability to make his own choices. For him, the concept of freedom is not about exercising agency or building a fulfilling life but rather breaking free from the constraints imposed on him. It suggests that his understanding of freedom is narrowed down to escaping the limitations that have stifled him, rather than embracing the true essence of liberation and self-determination.

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