Quote by Charles Horton Cooley

So far as discipline is concerned, freedom means not its absence but the use of higher and more rational forms as contrasted with those that are lower or less rational.

So far as discipline is concerned, freedom means not its abs

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This quote suggests that freedom, in relation to discipline, does not imply the absence of discipline altogether. Instead, it means using forms of discipline that are more elevated and rational compared to those that are less rational or primitive. It implies that true freedom lies in choosing higher levels of self-control and regulation, allowing individuals to make rational decisions that align with their values and goals.

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