Quote by Eric Hoffer

The basic test of freedom is perhaps less in what we are free to do than in what we are free not to do.

The basic test of freedom is perhaps less in what we are fre

Summary

This quote highlights that true freedom lies not only in having the ability to do whatever we want, but also in having the choice and autonomy to refrain from certain actions. It implies that the absence of coercion or obligations is the essence of freedom. By emphasizing the freedom to abstain from undesirable activities or influences, the quote suggests that the extent to which we can exercise our autonomy is a fundamental measure of our freedom. In this perspective, true freedom is not just about active choices, but also about having the power to not engage in certain activities.

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