"No" is the most valuable word in the English language. In any language. It's the sharpest, too. It is a knife. It cuts off the unnecessary parts. It removes the pieces that shouldn't be consumed. It sets boundaries and protects. It's also the primary agent of freedom.
"The primary agent of freedom?!? What are you saying? That's YES!"
No. It's NO. Without No, how can one resist? If all one can say is 'yes', then all you can do is obey. Without No, we're just puppets. If all one can say is 'yes', then you live in a fascist state. Without No, freedom is simply programing.
No is the guiding principle of design and sound thinking. It is the birth of originality. It is a staple of scientific theory. It gives agency to the weak, and checks the strong.
No is law and order.
No is the key to parenting.
No is the basis of the Ten Commandments.
No is how you know you've had enough.
No is taking off the auto-pilot.
No is the guardian of consent.
No brings you to the point.
No is a knife.
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