Quote by Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

Liberty, then, about which so many volumes have been written is, when accurately defined, only the power of acting.

Liberty, then, about which so many volumes have been written

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of liberty, emphasizing a concise definition. It suggests that despite the abundance of literature on the subject, true liberty can be summed up simply as the ability to take action. In other words, liberty is not about having limitless options or freedom from consequences, but rather the power and freedom to exercise one's choices and pursue one's desires. It conveys the idea that liberty is fundamentally tied to the capacity to act and make decisions without undue restrictions.

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By Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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