Quote by Eric Hoffer

Freedom means freedom from forces and circumstances which would turn man into a thing, which would impose on man the passivity and predictability of matter. By this test, absolute power is the manifestation most inimical to human uniqueness. Absolute power wants to turn people into malleable clay.

Freedom means freedom from forces and circumstances which wo

Summary

This quote is highlighting the concept of freedom as being free from any external influences or conditions that would dehumanize individuals and strip them of their autonomy and unique qualities. It suggests that absolute power, which seeks to exert complete control and dominance, is the greatest threat to human individuality and freedom. Absolute power aims to reduce people to mere objects, devoid of agency or unpredictability, comparable to shapeable clay that can be molded to the ruler's desires. Thus, the quote underscores the importance of safeguarding freedom from oppressive forces that seek to manipulate and homogenize humanity.

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