About This Quote
Our world today is one where people are constantly forced to react to events beyond their control. It is not enough to simply want something; you must demand your rights and force others to give them to you. Unfortunately, this is not the way of the world; it is an artificial construct that has been created by the modern culture and designed to keep us distracted and entertained.
Source: Changed Into His Image
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