Freedom Quote by Samuel A. Schreiner Jr
““Who is he that shall control me? Why may I not speak and write and think with entire freedom? What am I to the universe, or, the universe, what is it to me? Who hath forged the chains of wrong and right, of Opinion and Custom? And must I wear them? I say to the universe, Mighty One! thou art not my mother. Return to chaos if thou wilt. I shall still exist. I live. If I owe my being, it is to a destiny greater than thine. Star by star, world by world, system by system shall be crushed,-but I shall live.””
About This Quote
The speaker asserts personal freedom against societal constraints, embracing chaos and destiny while affirming existence.
In simple terms: Freedom vs. societal chains.
Key Takeaway
Assert personal autonomy.
Themes
freedom
individualism
destiny
chaos
existence
Mood
defiant
philosophical
Type
protest
When to use this quote
- activism
- creative writing
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What chains limit you?
- How do you reconcile freedom with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Chaos may lead to instability.
