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Quote by Taras Shevchenko
It is better to go abroad on foot with a knapsack over your shoulder than ride with a lord in a carriage.
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The quote values independence over comfort and social status. Walking abroad with only a knapsack represents choosing a modest but self-directed life. Riding in a lord’s carriage may be easier and more luxurious, but it means accepting the company and position that come with it. The speaker would rather travel freely than depend on privilege.
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- Taras Shevchenko: The Artist, section 13
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