The fortune my spirit is not to be blown into coins of…
“The fortune my spirit is not to be blown into coins of brass and flung to the winds as alms for the poor of the spirit. I guard my treasures: my thought, my will, my freedom. And the greatest of these is freedom.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Freedom of thought, will, and spirit are priceless treasures to protect.
In simple terms: Protect thought, will, and freedom as priceless.
Guard your mental independence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- creative work
- political activism
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does freedom mean to you?
- How do you defend it?
Freedom can be threatened by societal pressures.