Quote by Kris Kristofferson

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the American singer Janis Joplin, suggests that true freedom is achieved when one has nothing to lose. It implies that the absence of attachments, possessions, or responsibilities grants a sense of liberation. Without worldly attachments weighing them down, individuals may feel free to act and think as they wish, without fear of consequence. However, it also implies that true freedom can only be fully experienced when one has let go of all material and emotional burdens.

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Freedom

By Kris Kristofferson

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