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True liberty consists only in the power of doing what we ought to will, and in not being constrained to do what we ought not to will.
Edwards, Jonathan
Source: Attributed to JONATHAN EDWARDS.George Seldes, The Great Quotations, p. 220 . Unverified.In the editors introduction to Edwardss Freedom of the Will, ed. Paul Ramsey, p. 12 , is a succinct summary of a portion of Edwardss definition of terms, part 1, section 5 : In other words, a man is free to do what he wills, but not to do what he does not will. · This quote is filed under Uncategorised · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Tell us if you know any facts or errors in this quote · Help your friends discover QB
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True liberty consists only in the power of doing what we ought to will, and in not being constrained to do what we ought not to will.