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Freedom is not worth fighting for if it means no more than license for everyone to get as much as he can for himself
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"Freedom is not worth fighting for if it means no more than license for everyone to get as much as he can for himself"

- Dorothy Canfield Fisher

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This quote by Dorothy Canfield Fisher speaks to the suggestion that real freedom is not almost having the capacity to do whatever one desires, however instead having the possibility to do what is ideal and also just. True liberty is not just about having the certificate to do whatever one wants, however instead having the capability to choose that are beneficial to the better good. It is not concerning capitalizing on others or taking greater than one requirements, however instead about creating a society where everyone has the chance to flourish. True liberty is not almost having the license to do whatever one desires, however instead having the ability to make choices that are valuable to the better good. It has to do with producing a society where everybody has the possibility to live a life of self-respect and also regard. It is about developing a culture where every person has the possibility to pursue their dreams and reach their complete capacity. True freedom is worth defending, as it is the only means to create a culture where every person can reside in tranquility and consistency.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dorothy Canfield Fisher between February 17, 1879 and November 9, 1958. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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