Freedom Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre

“Man is condemned to be free. Condemned because he did not create himself, yet is nevertheless at liberty, and from the moment he is thrown into this world he is responsible for everything he does.” quote by Jean-Paul Sartre — Download Open image

““Man is condemned to be free. Condemned because he did not create himself, yet is nevertheless at liberty, and from the moment he is thrown into this world he is responsible for everything he does.””

Jean-Paul Sartre

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