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Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie Quotes: The little things, I can obey. The big things—how we think, what we value—those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone—or any society—determine those for you.
         

The little things, I can obey. The big things—how we think, what we value—those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone—or any society—determine those for you.


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The little things, I can obey. The big things—how we think, what we value—those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone—or any society—determine those for you.
         



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This page presents the quote "The little things, I can obey. The big things—how we think, what we value—those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone—or any society—determine those for you.". Author of this quote is Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie. This quote is about be-yourself, self-determination,.