Quote by Theodor Adorno

Freedom would be not to choose between black and white but to abjure such prescribed choices.

Freedom would be not to choose between black and white but t

Summary

In this quote, the idea of true freedom is portrayed as the ability to reject or abstain from predetermined choices. Rather than being limited to selecting between two options, the notion of freedom goes beyond this binary construct. It suggests that genuine liberation lies in breaking free from the constraints of predefined alternatives and embracing a greater range of possibilities. The quote encourages us to challenge societal norms and expectations, urging us to expand our horizons and explore alternative perspectives beyond what is traditionally considered as the only feasible options.

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Freedom

By Theodor Adorno

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