I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Casanova confesses that every action in his life, good or bad, was done freely. He affirms his identity as a free agent.
- In plain terms
- I accept responsibility for all my actions because I chose them freely.
- What can you take from it?
- Accepting free agency means owning both good and bad choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel you choose freely?
- How do you own your past?
Another view
Societal pressures can limit true freedom of choice.
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