R. G. Collingwood, (1889-1943) English philosopher and historian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page R. G. Collingwood Quote “Perfect Freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work, and in that work does what he wants to do.”R. G. Collingwood ~ R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943) English philosopher and historian Freedom , Independence , Liberty , Responsibility , Self-Determination , Self-Reliance Ratings and Comments Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 11/30/05 1 Reply Anonymous, RICHMOND,VA. 11/30/05 I LOVE IT. 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 6/12/15 I don't know if it is so much reserved as an expression. Freedom also abides justice, as it relates to natural law, 'my freedom ends at your nose'. I like it - A LOT ! ! ! 1 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 6/12/15 Collingwood was justified, in his ability to truly promote equality, and a life, enhanced by beauty and a love of that, which good is. Very much influenced by Kant. Unity derived by the allowance of all political points of view within the community. Homologoumenos, Free speech based on fact or otherwise. Independence makes for the best of neighbors. Trusting in Natural law to sort out the contrary. 1 Reply jim k, Austin 6/12/15 If you have to vote, vote Libertarian. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 7/26/18 Indeed! The joy of personal responsibility and self-determination. 1 Reply Ronw13, OR 7/26/18 "Perfect Freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work." " Then Liberty, like day, Breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy." Collingwood and Cowper Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 8/10/23 Freedom entails what you need to do, and the more your wants become associated with your needs the more freedom you will experience. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This R. G. Collingwood quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Independence quotes Liberty quotes Responsibility quotes Self-Determination quotes Self-Reliance quotes About R. G. Collingwood Bio of R. G. Collingwood Quotations by R. G. Collingwood Books by/about R. G. Collingwood R. G. Collingwood videos R. G. Collingwood on Wikipedia Astrological chart for R. G. Collingwood