Quote by Will Durant

In my youth I stressed freedom, and in my old age I stress order. I have made the great discovery that liberty is a product of order.

In my youth I stressed freedom, and in my old age I stress o

Summary

This quote suggests that as the individual grows older, their perspective shifts from emphasizing freedom to valuing order. It implies that the speaker has come to realize that true liberty can only be achieved through the establishment and maintenance of orderly systems and structures. This could imply that in order to truly enjoy the fruits of freedom, a certain level of order and discipline is necessary. The quote emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between freedom and order, suggesting that they are not mutually exclusive but rather interdependent.

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By Will Durant

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