"L'homme n'est rien d'autre que ce qu'il fait de lui-même."
— Jean Paul Sartre
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Simplified Meaning:
People are defined by their actions and decisions. This means that who you are and what you become are shaped by the choices you make every day. For example, if someone decides to study hard and work diligently, they can achieve their goals and become successful. On the other hand, if someone chooses to be lazy and not put in any effort, they might not reach their potential. Your life is essentially in your own hands, and you have the power to change your path through your actions. It's like when a sculptor shapes a block of stone into a beautiful statue; your life is the stone, and your choices are the tools that shape it.
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