Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.

Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient

Summary

This quote attributed to American philosopher and philosopher Henry David Thoreau emphasizes the importance of disobedience in maintaining liberty. Thoreau suggests that those who obediently follow the rules and expectations imposed upon them are essentially acting as slaves to the system. True freedom, according to Thoreau, can only be achieved by challenging and breaking the chains of societal conformity through acts of disobedience. By questioning authority and refusing to blindly adhere to imposed norms, individuals can lay the foundation for true liberty and self-determination.

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