Liberty is the possibility of isolation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Liberty allows you to be alone or isolated.
- In plain terms
- Being free means you have the choice to isolate yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom includes the right to be alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does freedom mean to you?
- How do you use your choices?
Another view
Connection is often seen as equal to freedom.
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