Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom is the power to shape one's own character and life.
- In plain terms
- You are free when you can change yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-development is the true meaning of freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits define you?
- Are you shaping your future?
Another view
It assumes everyone has equal capacity to change.
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