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Is any man free except the one who can pass his life as he pleases?
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"Is any man free except the one who can pass his life as he pleases?"

- Aulus Persius Flaccus

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This quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus talks to the concept of flexibility and what it implies to be truly totally free. He suggests that flexibility is not something that is offered to us, however something that we should actively pursue. To be totally free, one need to be able to live their life as they please, without the restrictions of external forces. This might mean having the financial means to do what one desires, or having the guts to defend what one believes in. It might also indicate having the capability to make choices without worry of judgement or consequence. Ultimately, flexibility is a mindset, and it depends on each individual to choose what freedom means to them and how they can achieve it. Freedom is not something that can be taken away, however something that should be actively pursued and maintained.

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