Finding the true freedom

Physical humans could be handcuffed, but our hearts and minds always free. What is the meaning of freedom? Is it true that freedom exists? If so, why do we have to carry a passport when going to another country? Freedom must have limits so that the freedom of others is not bothered by freedom itself.

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 The meaning of freedom is not the same among the human race, as you can note below, but there are some similar purpose.

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it. Malcolm X

 Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged. Ronald Reagan

 “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”   Mahatma Gandhi

 “The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.”   Thucydides quotes (Ancient Greek historians and author, 460-404bc)

 Freedom isn't free, it cost a soldier a day.  Karen Pletcher

 The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission. John F. Kennedy

 I became strong when you set me free. And I became even stronger when I let you go. Joe Marcial.

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 “Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”  Voltaire quotes (French Philosopher and Writer, 1694-1778)

 “Lock up your libraries if you like, but there is no gate, no lock, and no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” Virginia Woolf, A Room Of One's Own.

"Freedom is dearer than bread or joy."  Jessie E. Sampter

 Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom. Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955).

 A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. Bob Dylan

 In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 - 1945).

“Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.”   Bob Marley

"Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are equal absolutely."  Aristotle.

 "The more freedom we enjoy, the greater the responsibility we bear, toward others as well as ourselves."  Oscar Arias Sanchez.

Do you have found freedom and independence in your life?