And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable things in the world. And this I will fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: and idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.
-East of Eden
So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure.
-Into the Wild
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