"Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one"
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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This assertion by Eleanor Roosevelt means that people must make the most of their right to find and develop their unique identities. As people, we have a duty to find and cultivate our distinct qualities, including our beliefs, values, and viewpoints, despite the social expectations or standards imposed by society. We have a responsibility to welcome our distinctions and authentically express ourselves in various contexts, whether it is in our personal or expert lives. Being a person is not just about asserting our self-reliance, but it has to do with taking charge of our lives and making a favorable difference on the planet by making our own contributions.
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