The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom

The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions. – Sandra Day OConnor

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True human goodness, in all its purity and freedom, can come to the fore only when its recipient has no power. – Milan Kundera

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Back then I didnt think a woman like that, or a relationship like that, could exist with complete freedom and no jealousy or possessiveness. I thought it sounded too good to be true and I was certainly convinced it wasnt the life for me! – Sylvia Kristel

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A just laicism allows religious freedom. The state does not impose religion but rather gives space to religions with a responsibility toward civil society, and therefore it allows these religions to be factors in building up society. – Joseph Ratzinger

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