FREEDOM
NOT ABSENCE OF LAWS “Few phrases'have received more publicity than “Man is born free, and he is everywhere in chains.” At present, it would be nearer the truth to say that man is born everywhere in chains. Yet man was intended to be born free and to remain free. The doctrine of free will has given birth to many spiritual ideologies; but even the most fervent apostle of the views of Calvin would not suggest that a man ought to have his life governed for him by some robptical code. Freedom does not mean the absence of laws; it means the maximum amount of personal liberty compatible with the rights and interests of others.” — Mr Maurice Healy, K.C., discussing “The Individual” at the opening session of Birmingham Youth Forum.
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Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 64, Issue 4533, 6 February 1942, Page 6
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130FREEDOM Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 64, Issue 4533, 6 February 1942, Page 6
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