I Do Not Choose to Be a Common Man

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It is my right to be uncommon—if I can.

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I seek opportunity—not security.

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I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

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I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.

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I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.

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I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

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I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout.

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I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

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It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.”

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By Dean Alfange

Taken from Dave Ramsey's awesome Blog