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Denying Impulse Denies Humanity

To suppress our inner drives is to reject the essence of being human.

“To deny our impulses is to deny the very thing that makes us human.”

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While watching The Matrix, I wrote down a series of thoughts and quotes that explore the nature of choice, identity, and human consciousness. These insights reflect the idea that the real journey is not about finding answers — but about learning to ask the right questions.

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