Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.

Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom t

Summary

This quote highlights the true essence of freedom, emphasizing that it is incomplete without the freedom to make mistakes. It implies that having the liberty to act and think as one wishes is meaningless if there is no room for error or the possibility of learning from those errors. True freedom allows individuals to take risks, explore different paths, and learn from their own failures, thereby enabling personal growth and progress. Without the freedom to err, freedom becomes limited and stifling, preventing individuals from fully experiencing the essence of being truly free.

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