Quote by Ruth Nanda Anshen
Man alone, during his brief existence on this earth, is free to examine, to know, to criticize, and to create. In this freedom lies his superiority over the forces that pervade his outward life. He is that unique organism in terms of matter and energy, space and time, which is urged to conscious purpose. Reason is his characteristic and indistinguishing principle. But man is only man -- and free -- when he considers himself as a total being in whom the unmediated whole of feeling and thought is not severed and who impugns any form of atomization as artificial, mischievous, and predatory.
Summary
This quote suggests that humans have the ability to think, analyze, question, and create, which sets them apart from other forces that influence their lives. Human freedom lies in their ability to consciously pursue their goals and exercise reason. However, true freedom is only achieved when humans recognize themselves as complex beings, embracing the integration of both emotions and thoughts. The quote also criticizes any attempts to divide individuals into fragmented parts, emphasizing the detrimental effects of such atomization on human wellbeing and society.
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