Quote by Gordon Parks

I suffered evils, but without allowing them to rob me of the freedom to expand.

I suffered evils, but without allowing them to rob me of the

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has experienced hardships and difficulties in life but refuses to let these negative experiences limit their personal growth and potential. Despite enduring hardships, they still maintain their freedom, both internally and externally, to continuously develop and flourish. It highlights resilience and a refusal to let adversity define or restrict one's capacity for self-expansion.

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