Broken Quote by Havelock Ellis
“On the threshold of the moral world we meet the idea of Freedom, 'one of the weightiest concepts man has ever formed,' once a dogma, in the course of time a hypothesis, now in the eyes of many a fiction, yet we cannot do without it, even although we may be firmly convinced that our acts are determined by laws that cannot be broken.”
About This Quote
The passage explores freedom as a profound concept, once dogma, now hypothesis, essential despite deterministic views.
In simple terms: Freedom is a vital, debated idea despite determinism.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect personal freedom.
Themes
freedom
determinism
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- ethical decision making
- personal goal setting
- creative work
Key Concepts
existentialism
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance freedom with responsibility?
- Is true freedom possible?
A Different Perspective
Freedom can be constrained by social structures.
![“The basis of freedom as well are [sic] the restraints commonly accepted by the members of the group in which the rules of morals prevail. The demand for ‘liberation’ from these restraints is an attack on all liberty possible among human beings.” quote by Friedrich A. Hayek](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c04/friedrich-a-hayek-29346_character_the-basis-of-freedom-as-well-are-sic-the_797636.jpg)
