Quote by Emile M. Cioran

For you who no longer posses it, freedom is everything, for us who do, it is merely an illusion.

For you who no longer posses it, freedom is everything, for

Summary

This quote states that the perception of freedom differs greatly between those who have it and those who do not. To those who lack freedom, it becomes their highest aspiration and the ultimate measure of a meaningful life. However, for those who already possess freedom, they realize that it is not an absolute or tangible state. It is rather a subjective illusion, as they recognize the social, psychological, and personal limitations that still exist. Thus, this quote emphasizes the contrasting attitudes towards freedom, highlighting its significance when absent and its intangible nature when present.

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