The statement ‘Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high’ refers to the freedom to express your views and ideas without being afraid. But as we can see in today’s world, expressing opinions and ideas freely is not that easy. There are many things that can stop an individual from speaking freely. For e.g. if a person does not belong to a powerful or wealthy family, it will be difficult for them to express their views freely without fear. In our society, as it is today, this statement is not true.

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