Quote by Ernest Benn

Liberty is being free from the things we don't like in order to be slaves of the things we do like.

Liberty is being free from the things we don't like in order

Summary

This quote emphasizes the irony that comes with the concept of liberty. It suggests that while we may strive to be free from certain things that we dislike, we often end up becoming enslaved to the things we enjoy or desire. This highlights the idea that true freedom may come at the cost of sacrificing one's own desires and attachments in order to achieve a higher level of independence and self-control.

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Freedom

By Ernest Benn

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