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Aphorisms: The first step toward freedom is noticing the cage you call normal.

"The first step toward freedom is noticing the cage you call normal."

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Realizing the constraints of your everyday life is the first step to breaking free. Epictetus wisdom on freedom and self-awareness.

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— Epictetus

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