"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
Nelson Mandela (1918 - )
Nelson Mandela (1918 - )
posted by Michelle at 8:23 AM
Welcome to the Quote of the Day! This site originated in a small, special education, high school classroom and we talk about these quotes each morning on school days. We'll share our thoughts, feelings, and personal values as we explore the words of others. We look forward to hearing your thoughts as well. If you have a quote that you would like to see used, please send it to: michelle(dot)nvs(at)gmail(dot)com (all lower case).
posted by Michelle at 8:23 AM
2 Comments:
So many people assume that freedom is a lack of responsibility but it exactly the opposite.
Freedom inherently requires a higher level of responsibilty to ensure that the freedoms of others are never trampled upon or taken.
Interesting proposition. Does freedom require you to become police over others? How often is this idea used and/or abused to send our troops into combat? VietNam? Or Iraq?
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