Quote by Boris Johnson

But if people want to swim in the Thames, if they want to take their lives into their own hands, then they should be able to do so with all the freedom and exhilaration of our woad-painted ancestors.

But if people want to swim in the Thames, if they want to ta

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to embrace personal freedom and take risks, using the metaphor of swimming in the Thames. By referencing our "woad-painted ancestors," it suggests that people should be granted the autonomy to make their own choices, even if they might be daring or potentially dangerous. It celebrates the idea of living life to the fullest, suggesting that people should be able to experience the exhilaration that comes from taking risks, just like our daring predecessors did.

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Freedom

By Boris Johnson

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