To do what you want is not a privilege. It is a curse. It is the curse of ordinary men. Men with no responsibilities do whatever they want. Common men with no value and self worth do whatever they want. Men whose lives have no worthy purpose are free to do whatever they want. Not you. You are a prince for whom a heavy crown and a powerful throne await. You do not do whatever you want; you do what must be done."- King Chuka
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“Mother, I share your concern, but I do not know how to be afraid of what I cannot change."- Sari”
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“Father, you are asking me to sacrifice the only girl I love so you can openly have the woman you love.”
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