Quote by Bertrand Russell

Freedom comes only to those who no longer ask of life that it shall yield them any of those personal goods that are subject to the mutations of time.

Freedom comes only to those who no longer ask of life that i

Summary

This quote suggests that true freedom can only be achieved when individuals detach themselves from the pursuit of material possessions that are bound to change or fade with time. It implies that those who can free themselves from the desire for personal goods, which are inherently impermanent, can experience a sense of liberation. By no longer relying on external objects for happiness or fulfillment, individuals can attain a state of freedom that is unaffected by the transient nature of life's offerings.

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