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Being tame is what we're taught: ... put the crayons back, stay in line, don't talk too loud, keep your knees together, nice girls don't...As you might know, nice girls DO, and they like to feel wild and alive. Being tame feels safe, being wild, unsafe. Yet safety is an illusion anyway. We are not in control. No matter how dry and tame and nice we live, we will die. And we will suffer along the way. Living wild is its own reward.

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Summary

This quote highlights societal expectations placed on individuals to conform and be tame, particularly with regard to gender roles and behavior. It implies that society encourages people to suppress their true selves and assume a docile, controlled demeanor. However, the quote challenges this notion, asserting that embracing one's wild and authentic nature can provide a sense of freedom and fulfillment. It suggests that even though being wild might be perceived as unsafe, the concept of safety itself is an illusion, as we have no control over our ultimate fate. Therefore, living a wild and authentic life is intrinsically gratifying.

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Life Women Conservatism Safety Wild Nice Girls Tame

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