Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Either you think, or else others have to think for you and take power from you, pervert and discipline your natural tastes, civilize and sterilize you.

Either you think, or else others have to think for you and t

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This quote emphasizes the importance of individual thinking and the potential consequences of relying on others to do the thinking on our behalf. It suggests that if we don't actively engage in critical thinking and formulating our own opinions, others will seize the opportunity to exert control over us, manipulate our preferences, and suppress our natural inclinations. The quote implies that independent thinking is essential to retaining our autonomy and preserving our individuality in a society that may otherwise seek to shape and restrict our thoughts and actions.

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