Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Those who do not think independently are under the influence of somebody else who thinks for them. If you give your thoughts to somebody else, it is a more shameful slavery than if you give you body to someone to possess.

Those who do not think independently are under the influence

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and warns against blindly following the thoughts or opinions of others. It suggests that surrendering one's thoughts to someone else is a form of mental enslavement, even more shameful than physical servitude. It encourages individuals to cultivate their own unique perspectives and exercise their intellectual autonomy, rather than relying on others to think for them.

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