Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking. - Leo Tolstoy

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I don't know, I read it as, a free thinker doesn't give a shit about being liked and accepted. Not about giving a shit over all. I think you have to give a shit overall to be a free thinker, otherwise how would you get there? I for one don't give a flying fuck about being liked and accepted.

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I for one don't give a flying fuck about being liked and accepted.

How 2? I feel obviously the majority of us here are “free thinkers”. But I care about being liked and accepted (not at the expense of my morals, values or ethics), but I care nonetheless.

If I didn’t, I wouldn’t shower everyday, wash my face before I go to bed, brush my teeth twice a day and before I go out, as well as wear anti-perspirant and cologne, along with clothing I feel both looks good on me (and creates a positive impression), and is appropriate for the situation I’m going to.

I wish I could give a fuckless about the last paragraph, but I do