"当人们放弃了思考的特权，自由最后的影子便离开了地平线。"
— Thomas Paine
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When people stop thinking for themselves, they lose their freedom. Imagine if everyone just blindly followed what they were told without questioning it, like robots. In history, during times when dictators took power, such as in Nazi Germany, citizens who didn't question the government's actions allowed terrible things to happen. If they had thought critically and stood up for their beliefs, they might have kept their freedom. To apply this idea to your life, always ask questions and make your own decisions rather than just going along with what others say. Thinking for yourself helps protect your independence and personal freedom.
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