Make up your mind that happiness depends on being free, and freedom depends on being courageous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness relies on freedom, and freedom relies on courage.
- In plain terms
- To be happy, be free, and to be free, be brave.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate courage to maintain freedom and happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds you back from freedom?
- Where do you lack courage?
Another view
External oppression can block freedom regardless of personal courage.
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