“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does”
— Jean Paul Sartre
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Life means we have to make our own choices and face their consequences. Imagine you are given a blank canvas to paint on. You can create anything you want, but once you start, you have to live with what you've put on the canvas. This is similar to how life works: from the moment you are born, every decision is yours to make, and you are the one who has to deal with the results, whether good or bad. For instance, if you choose to study hard, you might get a good job; if you don't, you might not. This means you have a lot of control, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. You can't blame others for what happens because you are the one making the choices.
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Choice Existential crisis Existentialism Freedom Human nature Individualism Jean-paul sartre Philosophy Responsibility
