"If, as I believe, the ends of men are many, and not all of them are in principle compatible with each other, then the possibility of conflictâ€”and of tragedyâ€”can never wholly be eliminated from human life, either personal or social. The necessity of choosing between absolute claims is then an inescapable characteristic of the human condition. This gives its value to freedom as Acton conceived of itâ€”as an end in itself, and not as a temporary need, arising out of our confused notions and irrational and disordered lives, a predicament which a panacea could one day put right"

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Source : "Liberty" by Isaiah Berlin, edited by Henry Hardy, ("Two Concepts of Liberty"), 2002.

Isaiah Berlin

#Confused Quotes #Believe Quotes #Men Quotes

“I can now successfully drive a stick. That's a huge accomplishment.”
“If you want to change your life, change the questions you ask yourself each day!”
“Frederick Herzberg, asserts that the powerful motivator in our lives isn't money; it's the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements.”
“Social Security, a critically important, great program which does serve as the cornerstone of support for senior citizens, now faces challenges that threaten its long-term stability and well-being. The facts are there. The facts are crystal clear.”
“it is the liberty that is the mother, not the daughter, of order.”

Source : Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (2011). “Property is Theft!: A Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Anthology”, p.280, AK Press
“The key to comedy is commitment - if you're afraid, you shouldn't be a comedian.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“I am proud of my children. They will make great warriors. And I will watch over them forever. I promise.”
“The secret of food lies in memory - of thinking and then knowing what the taste of cinnamon or steak is.”

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