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He who dares not (reason), is a slave
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"He who dares not (reason), is a slave"

- William Drummond

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This quote by William Drummond is a powerful suggestion of the importance of factor. Reason is the capacity to think practically and choose based upon realities and also proof. It is the structure of our contemporary society and the cornerstone of our democracy. Without factor, we are unable to make educated decisions and also are instead subject to the whims of those in power. By not daring to reason, we are essentially oppressing ourselves to the will of others.

The quote motivates us to think for ourselves and also to utilize our own judgement when making decisions. It is a reminder that we need to not hesitate to rock the boat and to examine the decisions of those in power. We need to not be afraid to use our very own factor as well as to believe for ourselves.

Factor is an effective device that can be utilized to make sense of the world around us as well as to make decisions that are in our best interests. By bold to factor, we can free ourselves from the irons of lack of knowledge and also injustice. We can choose that are based on facts as well as evidence, instead of on the whims of those in power. We can use our very own judgement to make decisions that are in our benefits.

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