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John Adams

Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power.

John Adams

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John Adams is saying that true freedom comes from the ability of a thinking being to make decisions independently. This freedom involves the capacity to consider options, make choices, and act with power based on those decisions.

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