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“Let your cry be for free souls rather than for freedom. Moral liberty is the only important liberty.”

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Joseph Joubert was a French writer born on May 7, 1754, and died on May 4, 1824. Known for his profound philosophy and concise writing style, Joubert's works covered a wide range of topics including ethics, morality, and philosophy of life. more

“Everyone talks about freedom. All around the world different people, different races, different countries are fighting for freedom. But what is freedom? In America we speak of living in a free country. But are we really free? Are we free to be who we really are? The answer is no, we are not free. True freedom has to do with the human spirit-it is freedom to be who we really are. Who stops us from being free? We blame the government, we blame the weather, we blame our parents, we blame religion, we blame God. Who really stops us from being free? We stop ourselves.”

“A free mind is one which is untroubled and unfettered by anything, which has not bound its best part to any particular manner of being or worship and which does not seek its own interest in anything but is always immersed in God's most precious will. . . . There is no work which men and women can perform, however small, which does not draw from this its power and strength.”

Men Mind Doe Interest Freedom Particular Worship Draws Men And Women Bounds Power And Strength

Author:Meister Eckhart

“As long as you are free, you are free to select and choose alternatives, provided that you are willing to accept the responsibility for being free. And after you've tried your alternatives, and they don't work as you would wish, don't blame me. Blame your choice. Try another alternative.”

Trying Long Choices Wish Freedom Responsibility Accepting Willing Blame Alternatives Select Being Free Blame Me Don't Blame Me

Book:LIVING, LOVING & LEARNING

Source: LIVING, LOVING & LEARNING

“I have only one purpose: to make people free, to urge them towards freedom, to help them to break away from all limitations, for that alone will give them eternal happiness, will give them the unconditional realization of Self.”

People Giving Self Helping Purpose Freedom Break Eternal Realization Limitation Urges Unconditional Eternal Happiness

Author:Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Every good teacher and every good parent has somehow learned to negotiate the paradox of freedom and discipline. We want our children and our students to become people who think and live freely, yet at the same time we know that helping them become free requires us to restrict their freedom in certain situations.”

Source: The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life

“Unfortunately, many people do not feel comfortable with freedom. They must find for themselves a leader, a guru, or a mentor to take over the direction of their spiritual lives and who will tell them what to do and how to think. A guide or a counselor is understandable, as in sports or music or in any pursuit, but that is not enough. Many mistakenly believe they have to be led each step of the way.”

People Thinking Way Feels Believe Enough Spiritual Sports Freedom Leader Steps Comfortable Guides Pursuit Spiritual Life Mentor Guru Counselor

Author:Joseph Girzone

“When you can look a thing dead in the eye, acknowledge that it exists, call it exactly what it is, and decide what role it will take in your life then, my Beloved, you have taken the first step toward your freedom.”

Firsts Looks Eye Freedom Steps Roles Taken Acknowledge Beloved First Steps Your Freedom

Book:Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of

Source: Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of

“What I would like to give my daughter is freedom. And this is something that must be given by example, not by exhortation.”

Giving Given Freedom Example Daughter My Daughter

Book:Fear of Fifty

Source: Fear of Fifty

“In our rough and rugged individualism, we think of gentleness as weakness, being soft and virtually spineless. Not so! Gentleness includes such enviable qualities as having strength under control, being calm and peaceful when surrounded by a heated atmosphere, emitting a soothing effect on those who may be angry or otherwise beside themselves, and possessing tact and gracious courtesy that causes others to retain their self-esteem and dignity. Instead of losing, the gentle gain. Instead of being ripped off and taken advantage of, they come out ahead!”

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