7,738 Quotes About Freedom

I take criticism so seriously as to believe that, even in the midst of a battle in which one is unmistakably on one side against another, there should be criticism, because there must be critical consciousness if there are to be issues, problems, values, even lives to be fought for... Criticism must think of itself as life-enhancing and constitutively opposed to every form of tyranny, domination, and abuse; its social goals are noncoercive knowledge produced in the interests of human freedom.

Every pain, challenge, and dysfunction arises for us to make peace with it. Once we make peace, we move ahead in our soul journey; but if we are judging the outside situation and not willing to make peace, the lesson continues till we learn peace and freedom. We are the peace makers – bringers of grander solutions.

The worst possible outlook is indifference that says, “I can’t do anything about it; I’ll just get by.” Behaving like that deprives you of one of the essentials of being human: the capacity and the freedom to feel outraged. That freedom is indispensable, as is the political involvement that goes with it.

Shame and blame should have no place in our body, mind, or spirit.

Never say yes to anything you can't say no to.

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary line and adding to one's liberty.

Our perceptions are influenced by our surroundings.

In alien lands I keep the bodyOf ancient native rites and things:I gladly free a little birdieAt celebration of the spring.I'm now free for consolation,And thankful to almighty Lord:At least, to one of his creationsI've given freedom in this world!

Tonight he would do anything in the world for her.Tomorrow he would begin to set her free.