1. Above all freedoms, give me the freedom to know, speak, and argue freely according to conscience. ——[English] Milton's "Tips of Positive Life Wisdom" Introduction to John Milton (December 9, 1608 - November 8, 1674) British poet, political commentator, democratic fighter, history of British literature One of the six great poets. His representative works include the long poems "Paradise Lost", "Paradise Restored" and "Samson the Strong". 2. I can put my life and even my reputation on the line 20 times in a row. But never sell your freedom. ——[Russian] Lermontov's "Contemporary Heroes" Introduction Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (October 15, 1814 - July 27, 1841), the Russian leader after Pushkin Another great poet. He was hailed as a "national poet" by Belinsky. Born in Moscow on October 15, 1814, he spent his childhood and youth in Tarhan. He received a good education since childhood and was talented and proficient in many foreign languages. 3. If a person is tightly chained, what use are wings to him? He would only feel more terrible despair. ——[Germany] Chamisso "The Strange Story of Peter Schlemel" Introduction Adelbert von Chamisso was born on January 30, 1781, in a noble family at the Baicourt Palace in the Champagne region of France. One of the most talented Berlin Romantic lyric poets, he was born in France and raised in Germany. He writes in German and participated in a global voyage organized by the Russians. He is famous for writing "The Wonder of Peter Schlemier" similar to "Faust". "Story" etc. 4. Don't complain about the hardship of life. Only the weak and powerless people complain. Anyone who respects himself should demand recognition of the human rights of free labor and free thought. ——[Su] Gorky's "To Peter A. Travin" Introduction to Maxim Gorky (March 28, 1868 - June 18, 1936), formerly known as Alexei Maximovich ·Beshkov, former Soviet writer, poet, critic, political commentator, and scholar. Gorky was born on March 28, 1868 in a carpenter family in the town of Nizhny Novgorod on the Volga River. His father died when he was 4 years old, and he spent his childhood with his mother at his maternal grandfather's house. 5. Knowledge and strong character are indispensable conditions that enable individuals to defend and enjoy their own freedom without infringing on the freedom of others; but the spread of knowledge and the development of character are so insignificant among mankind that apart from the majority People must obey the rules dictated by a few and cannot expect anything else from the current system. ——[Russian] Lavrov's "Historical Letters" Introduction to Peter Lavrovitch Lavrov, Russian sociologist, political commentator, and populist thinker. Born in a landowning family in Pskov Province. Graduated from the Petersburg Artillery School and taught at the Petersburg Military Academy from 1844 to 1866. Participated in anti-Japanese activities in 1857. In 1862, he joined the Land and Freedom Society, and later became a member of the Volya Volya Party. In 1866, he was exiled to Vologda. The purpose of freedom is to create freedom for others. ——Malamud Justice and freedom are mutually exclusive. Once separated, both will be lost. —— Fulk Freedom should be an opportunity to make yourself better. —— Camus Morality is the defender of freedom. ——Smits Freedom of thought is the highest independence. - Fiske Liberty is the power to do everything permitted by law. ——Montesquieu The freedom of one citizen is bounded by the freedom of another citizen. ——"Declaration of the French National Convention" In order to enjoy freedom, we must control ourselves. ——Ren Erfu Order without freedom and freedom without order are equally destructive. ——Theodore Roosevelt As long as a person claims to be free, he will also feel that he is restricted. If you dare to claim that you are limited, you will feel free. ——Goethe Freedom is lost not only through the abuse of power, but also through the abuse of freedom. ——McChison If freedom leads to indulgence, the devil of tyranny will take the opportunity to invade. ——Washington An unbridled life is not a free life. ——Anonymous People who are willing to be slaves do not know the power of freedom.

——Baker Those who give up basic freedoms in exchange for peace will eventually lose their freedom and gain no security. ——Franklin If everything was left to me, I would feel lost in the abyss of freedom. ——Igor Stravinsky Don’t be overly obsessed with laissez-faire freedom. Freedom without any restrictions is really harmful and dangerous. —— "The Fable of Krylov" Enjoying extreme freedom - this is a dangerous and harmful thing. Without discipline there can be neither calm faith nor obedience, nor means of protecting health and preventing danger. ——Herzen It is wrong to think that the freedom of an artist lies in doing whatever he wants. This is the freedom of miscreants. —— Stanislavsky: "The stage is the place where life is performed" Discipline is the first condition of freedom - Hegel's personal freedom is the freedom not to infringe on others - Mill cannot restrict his own people, People who cannot be called free - No matter how good the golden cage of Pythagoras is, it cannot compare with the vast sea and sky. Life is precious and the price of love is higher. If it is freedom, both can be thrown away