The more man gains freedom in the sense of emerging from the original oneness with man and nature and the more he becomes an 'individual, ' he has no choice but to unite himself with the world in the spontaneity of love and productive work or else to seek a kind of security by such ties with the world that destroys his freedom and the integrity of his individual self.Erich Fromm
About This Quote
In this quote, Tolstoy speaks about the definition of human freedom. He states that man is free if he has the choice to do what he wants, and he does it freely. The world and nature are the source of our enjoyment and we must never forget this and work together with them.
Source: Escape From Freedom
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