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If it's wild to your own heart, protect it. Preserve it. Love it. And fight for it, and dedicate yourself to it, whether it's a mountain range, your wife, your husband, or even (god forbid) your job. It doesn't matter if it's wild to anyone else: if it's what makes your heart sing, if it's what makes your days soar like a hawk in the summertime, then focus on it. Because for sure, it's wild, and if it's wild, it'll mean you're still free. No matter where you are.
Rick Bass
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Cherish and protect the passions and loves that resonate deeply with you, regardless of others' opinions.

This quote emphasizes the importance of valuing and defending what stirs your heart and brings you joy, whether it be a relationship, a passion, or even a profession. It suggests that true freedom comes from following your own desires and interests, allowing you to live authentic and fulfilling life despite societal expectations or judgments.

Themes

PassionFreedomLoveHeartDedication

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about following your dreams.

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