Quote#Freedom
The practical reason for freedom is that freedom seems to be the only…
Quote byAlbert Jay Nock · 1870–1945
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "On Doing the Right Thing", in The American Mercury (1925).
English (original)
The practical reason for freedom is that freedom seems to be the only condition under which any kind of substantial moral fiber can be developed — we have tried law, compulsion and authoritarianism of various kinds, and the result is nothing to be proud of.
— Albert Jay Nock
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