"We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street an Broadway."

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"We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street an Broadway."

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"The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it."

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"Clearing out all your misery gets you out of the way. You cease being an obstacle, not only to yourself but to anyone else. Only then are you free to serve and enjoy other people."

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