“Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no fairy gift to fall into a man's lap. What is freedom? To have the will to be responsible for one's self.”
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“Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no fairy gift to fall into a man's lap. What is freedom? To have the will to be responsible for one's self.” [Quotation attributed to Max Stirner]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35816-whoever-will-be-free-must-make-himself-free/
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“Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no fairy gift to fall into a man's lap. What is freedom? To have the will to be responsible for one's self.” Attributed to Max Stirner. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35816-whoever-will-be-free-must-make-himself-free/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no fairy gift to fall into a man's lap. What is freedom? To have the will to be responsible for one's self.” Attributed to Max Stirner. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35816-whoever-will-be-free-must-make-himself-free/.