Desire Quote by Thomas Sowell
“However widespread the desire to be free, that is wholly different from a desire to live in a society where others are free.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell, 2000
Freedom for oneself differs from wanting a society where everyone is free.
In simple terms: Freedom for self vs. collective freedom.
Recognize personal liberty and societal liberty are distinct.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debate
- human rights activism
- community building
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal freedoms affect others?
- Can a society be truly free for all?
May overlook interdependence of freedoms.