The workman may be afraid for his job; Babbitt may shrink from being shunned by the group whose fellowship is his life; it may be the handful of silver, the riband for the coat, the love of power, the loathing of what freedom may bring.
This quote illustrates the various fears and motivations that can prevent individuals from pursuing freedom.
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