Quote by Max Stirner

Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no fairy gift to fall into a man's lap. What is freedom? To have the will to be responsible for one's self.

Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no f

Summary

This quote emphasizes that freedom is not something that is given or handed to an individual. Instead, it is something that one must actively pursue and take responsibility for. Freedom requires the willpower to act autonomously and be accountable for one's own choices and actions. It suggests that personal freedom is a result of one's own efforts and determination rather than being bestowed upon them by external forces.

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By Max Stirner

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