Not pleasure, not glory, not power: freedom, only freedom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker rejects common desires like pleasure and power in favor of freedom as the sole goal.
- In plain terms
- Freedom matters more than power or joy.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize liberty above all else.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits your freedom?
- Is freedom worth sacrificing comfort?
Another view
Some responsibilities require giving up certain freedoms.
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