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Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom
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"Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom"

- Søren Kierkegaard

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Søren Kierkegaard's quote "Anxiety is the wooziness of liberty" is an effective statement about the human experience. It speaks to the idea that flexibility can be both a true blessing and also a curse. On one hand, freedom offers us the possibility to make our own choices and also pursue our very own courses. On the other hand, it can be frustrating and also cause us to feel anxious. The lightheadedness of flexibility is the feeling of being bewildered by the possibilities as well as options that feature it. It can be challenging to make decisions when we have numerous alternatives, and this can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Kierkegaard's quote is a tip that liberty is a privilege, however it can also provide tension and also anxiousness. It is very important to bear in mind that it is okay to feel overloaded by the options that feature freedom, which it is necessary to make the effort to make decisions that are right for us.

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Søren Kierkegaard This quote is written / told by Søren Kierkegaard between May 5, 1813 and November 11, 1855. He was a famous Philosopher from Denmark. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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