Quote by Orson Scott Card

He had left home to get away, not to go toward anything. There was no greater freedom than that.

He had left home to get away, not to go toward anything. The

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This quote highlights the idea that sometimes, true freedom lies in simply getting away from a current situation without the pressure of heading towards a specific destination or goal. The individual in the quote has chosen to leave home not because they have a specific objective in mind, but rather to escape from whatever circumstances were holding them back. This notion suggests that the absence of obligations or expectations can provide a profound sense of freedom, emphasizing the idea that sometimes the greatest liberation comes from removing oneself from restrictive environments or situations.

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