Quote by Bertrand Russell

To be worthy of the name, he must be free of two things; the force of tradition and tyranny of his own passions.

To be worthy of the name, he must be free of two things; the

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This quote suggests that in order for someone to truly embody their own identity and live up to their potential, they must be liberated from two things: the influence of traditional beliefs and expectations, and the overwhelming control of their own inner desires and emotions. It implies that genuine self-discovery and fulfillment involve breaking free from societal norms and external pressures, as well as mastering self-control to avoid being driven solely by impulsive and unchecked desires.

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