Quote by Charles Kingsley

There are two freedoms -- the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought.

There are two freedoms -- the false, where a man is free to

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This quote highlights the concept of two types of freedom. The false freedom refers to the ability to do whatever one pleases without considering moral responsibilities or obligations. In contrast, the true freedom refers to the liberty to choose and act in alignment with one's sense of what is right and just. It emphasizes that true freedom lies not in a lack of constraints but in the ability to make choices that are guided by principles of morality and ethics.

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