Quote by Stephen Covey

People who exercise their embryonic freedom day after day, little by little, expand that freedom. People who do not will find that it withers until they are literally being lived. They are acting out scripts written by parents, associates and society.

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This quote highlights the concept of personal freedom and its connection to daily choices and actions. It suggests that individuals who constantly exercise their freedom, gradually develop and expand it. On the other hand, those who neglect to do so will witness their freedom diminish, to the point where they feel as though they are merely existing and following predetermined paths set by others. It emphasizes the importance of actively making independent choices to avoid being trapped in a life dictated by external influences.

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