Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Freedom is the will to be responsible for ourselves. It is to preserve the distance which separates us from other men. To grow more indifferent to hardship, to severity, to privation, and even to life itself.

Freedom is the will to be responsible for ourselves. It is t

Summary

This quote suggests that freedom is not just about being able to do whatever we want, but rather it is about taking responsibility for our choices and actions. It emphasizes the importance of creating a separation from others, meaning that true freedom involves maintaining a level of independence and not being influenced or controlled by external factors. The quote also suggests that freedom involves developing a sense of resilience and indifference towards challenges and hardships, including the struggles of life itself. In this context, freedom is presented as a mindset rather than a physical state of being.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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