“We are all alone born alone die alone and in spite of True Romance magazines we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that in spite of our company we were alone the whole way I do not say lonely at least not all the time but essentially and finally alone This is what makes your self-respect so important and I don't see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness”
— Hunter S. Thompson
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Everyone starts life alone, and we end life alone too. Throughout our lives, even though we spend time with others, we are still on our own individual journey. True happiness and self-respect come from within, not from relying on other people’s approval or company. For example, think about how you feel proud after achieving a goal through your own effort, rather than needing someone else to tell you that you did well. It’s important to value and trust yourself instead of always seeking validation from others. By doing this, you build a stronger sense of who you are and what makes you happy, leading to a more fulfilling life.
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