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Gil Student
R. Mayer Twersky via TorahWeb:
In truth, however, genuine freedom depends not only upon political liberation, but primarily upon internal liberation. Genuine freedom entails liberation from unrefined instincts and unredeemed passions. One who is hostage to his own anger, or can not curb his desire for physical pleasure or is forever driven to seek honor and riches may be politically free, but leads a brutal, slavish existence.
