A self-willed man obeys a different law, the one law I, too, hold absolutely sacred - the human law in himself, his own individual will.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A self-willed person follows their own inner moral code rather than external rules.
- In plain terms
- Follow your own inner law instead of outside rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Honor your individual will and inner law.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What laws do you hold sacred?
- How do you balance personal will with social norms?
Another view
Relying solely on internal law can lead to isolation or inconsistency.
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