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"Le choix pour l'humanité se situe entre la liberté et le bonheur et pour la grande majorité de l'humanité le bonheur est préférable."

George Orwell

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People often face a decision between being free and being happy. Freedom means you can make your own choices and do what you want. Happiness, on the other hand, might mean feeling safe, secure, and content, even if you have fewer choices. Think about a job where you have a lot of freedom, such as starting your own business. You can decide everything, but it can be stressful and risky. Now, compare that to a stable job with fixed hours and a steady paycheck. You may have less freedom in your daily activities, but you might feel happier because you have security and less worry. Most people prefer things that make their daily life easier and less stressful, even if it means giving up some freedom. They choose happiness and comfort over the challenges that come with complete freedom.

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