“Man is always prey to his truths. Once he has admitted them, he cannot free himself from them.”
— Albert Camus
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When a person accepts something as true, it can control their thoughts and actions. For example, if someone believes they are not good at math, this belief may stop them from trying to improve. They might not study hard or ask for help because they think it's pointless; the belief itself holds them back. So, accepting this "truth" influences their behavior and limits their potential. It's like being trapped by your own beliefs. To make positive changes, people need to question and challenge these accepted truths. Imagine if this person starts practicing math every day and gradually gets better—they have freed themselves from the belief that was holding them back.
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