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I am free to flower, if only for a few years.
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The speaker says they are free to grow, flourish, and fully express themselves, even if that freedom lasts only a short time. “Flower” is used as a comparison for reaching one’s potential. The quote values the chance to live or develop freely, without claiming that the opportunity will last forever.
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- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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