L'homme est libre au moment qu'il veut l'etre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom is a state of mind; you are free the moment you decide to be.
- In plain terms
- You are free when you choose to be free.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom starts with your internal choice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from feeling free?
- Is freedom internal or external?
Another view
External constraints can limit freedom even if you choose to be free.
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