Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A man cannot free himself by any self-denying ordinances, neither by water nor potatoes, nor by violent possibilities, by refusing to swear, refusing to pay taxes, by going to jail, or by taking another man's crops or squatting on his land. By none of these ways can he free himself; no, nor by paying his debts with money; only by obedience to his own genius.

A man cannot free himself by any self-denying ordinances, ne

Summary

This quote implies that true freedom cannot be achieved through external acts of rebellion or conformity. One cannot find liberation by following strict rules or engaging in forced actions like abstaining from certain foods or engaging in protests. The path to freedom lies in authentically aligning with one's inner self and heeding the guidance of one's own unique abilities and instincts. It implies that true liberation comes from acting in accordance with one's own true calling or genius, rather than seeking it externally through societal norms or material possessions.

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