Quote by Benjamin Carson

Don't let anyone turn you into a slave. You're a slave if you let the media tell you that sports and entertainment are more important than developing your brain.

Don't let anyone turn you into a slave. You're a slave if yo

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This quote highlights the importance of avoiding societal pressures that prioritize sports and entertainment over personal growth and intellectual development. It emphasizes the idea that individuals need to resist being controlled or manipulated by the media, which often promotes superficial interests rather than nurturing their intellectual capacities. By not succumbing to these pressures, one can avoid becoming enslaved to social norms and instead focus on enhancing their mental capabilities and pursuing personal growth.

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