Freedom in the practical sense is the independence of the power of choice from necessitation by impulses of sensibility
Immanuel KantThrough laziness and cowardice a large part of mankind, even after nature has freed them from alien guidance, gladly remain immature. It is because of laziness and cowardice that it is so easy for others to usurp the role of guardians. It is so comfortable to be a minor!
Immanuel Kant