Freedom: 'True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom is achieved when your actions align with truth and honor despite costs.
- In plain terms
- True freedom means following truth even if it costs you.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom requires integrity regardless of the price.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What price are you willing to pay for freedom?
- When have you chosen integrity?
Another view
It assumes that truth and honor are always clearly defined for everyone.
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