George O'Neil Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves,
there is no longer any need to ask permission of someone."

by:	George O'Neil (1896-1940) American poet, playwright, novelist and film writer
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Categories:	Courage, Disobedience, Freedom, Independence, Individual Rights, Individualism, Law, Liberty, Oppression, Power, Responsibility
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Reader comments about this quote:

-- Joe, Rochester, MI
In the scope I think it is given YEP ! ! ! (There is always a time, asking permission is lawful and morally correct - hey dad, can I borrow the car tonight?, may I help you ? etc., that is not what the quote is addressing) Though I would have said it differently, not exactly agreeing with the premise, the principle is sound. -- Mike, Norwalk 3
Be sure and ask permission from the EPA if you want to dig or build on your land because you may upset an endangered worm or ant. -- jim k, austin tx 4
-- Ron w13, Or
The essence of freedom is responsibility. Eventually we either obey some other person, or we act according to conscience and face the consequences. It's called growing up... -- E Archer, NYC 4
-- Ms. Christian, Wethersfield
Begin all over everyday to take ur control back into ur own hands. Most important. Great quote! -- Ms. Christian, Wethersfield 3