Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, bu

Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire. – Epictetus

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I am somebody who… – Im not saying Im perfect, but I need that freedom, that ability to make mistakes out there. Because theres a fine line between making a mistake or being brilliant. – Tiffeny Milbrett

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I am interested in anything about revolt, disorder, chaos-especially activity that seems to have no meaning. It seems to me to be the road toward freedom… Rather than starting inside, I start outside and reach the mental through the physical. – Jim Morrison

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Americans are free to choose everything from what they eat, drive and watch on TV to the President of the United States. Yet, when it comes to allowing Americans to choose the health insurance that works best for them and their family, the freedom to choose suddenly becomes un-American. – Ron Wyden

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Freedom means the freedom to behave coarsely, basely, foolishly. – George Will

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