The Road Not Taken Quote Analysis

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The quote that changed my outlook on the world was that of Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken and the quote goes “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” it made me realize that sometimes being different and not following everybody else can lead you to unexpected success. This quote changed me because I used to be a follower and not my own person and someone who didn't make their own choices and decisions but now I've changed into a new person who does what she wants even if it is something daring or different that doesn't always seem the most popular. This quote changed my outlook on the world also noticing how lots of people do this repetitive following and copying others

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