Freedom in general may be defined as the absence of obstacles to the realization of desires.

Freedom in art, freedom in society, this is the double goal towards which all consistent and logical minds must strive.

A man may be a pessimistic determinist before lunch and an optimistic believer in the will's freedom after it.

Satisfaction consists in freedom from pain, which is the positive element of life.

Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.

The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant.

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

Freedom and order are not incompatible... truth is strength... free discussion is the very life of truth.

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.