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"The whole system of society tells you what to do"

- Barry White

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This quote by Barry White talks to the power of societal norms and expectations. It suggests that the whole system of society, from the government to the family, is continuously telling us what to do. This might be in the form of laws, guidelines, and guidelines, or through the expectations of our peers and family members. It implies that we are constantly being informed how to act, believe, and behave, which it is hard to go against the grain. This quote speaks to the power of socializing and how it shapes our lives. It is a pointer that we are all based on the expectations of society, and that it can be hard to break away from these norms.

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Barry White This quote is written / told by Barry White between September 12, 1944 and July 4, 2003. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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