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Fiona Apple

Nothing that you do will ever feel good if you let people convince you that you have no choice.

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If you believe others have taken away your ability to decide for yourself, then whatever actions you take will feel wrong or unsatisfying. True satisfaction comes from recognizing that you always have options and control over your own choices.

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