"La conformidad es la carcelera de la libertad y la enemiga del crecimiento"
— John F. Kennedy
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Simplified Meaning:
When we always try to fit in with what everyone else is doing or thinking, we end up losing our own freedom to be ourselves. This stops us from learning new things or growing as people. Think about a child in school who wants to draw a picture, but worries that their friends might laugh if it's different from everyone else's drawings. If the child only draws what the others are drawing, they miss the chance to use their imagination and discover their own unique style. By always sticking to the crowd's way, we keep ourselves from exploring new ideas and becoming better or smarter. Being ourselves and trying new things helps us grow. To live a fuller life, we should sometimes step out of the crowd and follow our own path.
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