Love is generally confused with dependence; but in point of fact, you can love only in proportion to your capacity for independence.
Rollo MayRead
Freedom always deals with 'the possible'; this gives freedom its great flexibility, its fascination, and its dangers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freedom allows for endless possibilities but carries inherent risks.
In this quote, Rollo May emphasizes that true freedom is not just about the absence of constraints but encompasses the potential and choices that come with it. This flexibility opens up a realm of opportunities that can be both alluring and perilous, as the freedom to choose also encompasses the risk of making unwise decisions.
Themes
FreedomPossibilityFlexibilityRiskChoices
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of personal choices in life.
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