Human beings possess the gift of personal freedom and liberty of the mind. We each possess the sovereignty over the body and mind to define ourselves and embrace the values that we wish to exemplify. Personal autonomy enables humans to take independent action and use reason to establish moral values. We are part of nature. Consciousness, human cognition, and awareness of our own mortality allow us to script an independent survival reality and not merely react to environmental forces.
Younger woman says, ____ not going to be like my mother. You__e maniacs. You__e mad.___es,_ [older woman responds] __ know it. And so you won__ be. The best of luck to you. And what are you going to be instead?
The Summer Before the Dark
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Younger woman says, ____ not going to be like my mother. You__e maniacs. You__e mad.___es,_ [older woman responds] __ know it. And so you won__ be. The best of luck to you. And what are you going to be instead?
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