Quote by Ernest Renan
To be free in an age like ours, one must be in a position of authority. That in itself would be enough to make me ambitious.
Summary
This quote suggests that in today's society, true freedom can only be attained by assuming positions of power and authority. It implies that individuals without authority lack the ability to truly express their autonomy and goals. The statement further implies that this realization serves as motivation for ambition; the desire to achieve power becomes a means to attain personal freedom.
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Control
By Ernest Renan
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