Open Wiki Open WikiOpen InfoG Open InfoGNew Quote New Quote

Quote from Salvador De Madariaga,


"He is free who knows how to keep in his own hands the power to decide at each step, the course of his life, and who lives in a society which does not block the exercise of that power."


By:

Salvador De Madariaga (more quotes by Salvador De Madariaga or books by/about Salvador De Madariaga)


(1886-1978 ), Spanish writer, diplomat, and historian, noted for his service at the League of Nations

Source:

New York Times, 29 January 1957

Categories:

Conscience, Free Thought, Freedom, Individualism, Integrity, Liberty, Power, Reason, Respect, Responsibility, Society, Tolerance

Rating:

Get a Quote-A-Day!
Liberty Quotes sent to your mail box.
Email:  More quotes...