Quote by Jonathan Edwards

True liberty consists only in the power of doing what we ought to will, and in not being constrained to do what we ought not to will.

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Summary

This quote, often attributed to French philosopher and political economist Claude FrÃ©dÃ©ric Bastiat, highlights the essence of true liberty. It suggests that true freedom lies not in the ability to do whatever we please without restrictions. Rather, it lies in the power to willingly align our actions with what is right and just, while refraining from engaging in activities that are morally or ethically wrong. Thus, the notion of liberty is not simply the absence of constraints, but rather the conscious pursuit of virtuous choices and the avoidance of behaviors that go against our inner sense of righteousness.

By Jonathan Edwards

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