To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying 'Amen' to what the world tells you you ought to prefer is to have kept your soul alive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing your own desires rather than blindly following societal norms preserves your soul.
- In plain terms
- Don't just follow what others say you want; know your own preferences.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity keeps your inner self alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you really prefer?
- Who tells you what to want?
Another view
It assumes you have the freedom to choose.
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