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Bertrand Russell Philosopher, Mathematician
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"The discipline in your life should be one determined by your own desires and your own needs, not put upon you by society or authority."

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Saint Augustine Theologian, Philosopher
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"We must understand then, that even though God doesn't always give us what we want, He always gives us what we need for our salvation."

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Thomas Aquinas Philosopher, Theologian
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"We set forth our petitions before God, not in order to make known to Him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in these things it is necessary to turn to God for help."

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Sigmund Freud Neurologist, Psychoanalyst
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"Just as a satisfaction of instinct spells happiness for us, so severe suffering is caused us if the external world lets us starve, if it refuses to sate our needs. One may therefore hope to be freed from a part of one's sufferings by influencing the instinctual impulses."

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Karl Marx Philosopher, Economist
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"If this labourer were in possession of his own means of production, and was satisfied to live as a labourer, he need not work beyond beyond the time necessary for the reproduction of his means of subsistence, say 8 hours a day."

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Jim Rohn Author, Motivational Speaker
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"We need to teach our children how to debate the major life issues. Debate strengthens their beliefs and enables them to defend themselves against ideologies that are going to come their way."

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Jordan Peele Filmmaker, Actor
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"We need to break boundaries, so every time I feel like, "Oh snap, oh my God, I don't know how this is gonna be received," I also feel this validation, like, "All the greats, all my favorites have felt this.""

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