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"我们每迈出一步让国家成为我们生活的照管者,我们就离让国家成为我们的主人更近一步。"

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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When we rely more and more on the government to take care of everything for us, we give up some of our own control and freedom. It's like if you always ask someone else to make decisions for you instead of doing things yourself. Over time, that person ends up having a lot of control over your life because you depend on them so much. For instance, imagine a student who always asks their teacher for the answers instead of learning how to solve problems on their own. Eventually, the student becomes unable to work independently and must rely on the teacher all the time. In life, it's important to strike a balance: while some help is good, too much dependence can lead to a loss of personal freedom and self-reliance. So, it's wise to take responsibility for yourself whenever possible, and use government support wisely without becoming overly dependent.

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Autonomy Dependency Freedom Government Individual rights Liberty Personal responsibility Politics State power
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