We want to know in order to make ourselves free. That is our life: one universal cry for freedom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowledge serves the purpose of freedom, which is a universal human desire.
- In plain terms
- We seek knowledge to be free, as everyone wants freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek knowledge to achieve universal freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you seek knowledge?
- What freedom do you want?
Another view
Knowledge does not always lead to practical freedom.
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