Leon Blum Quotes

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

A people are free in proportion as they form their own opinions.

I'll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear. I mean really, no fear!

I really like individualism based on truth.

Only he is free who cultivates his own thoughts and strives without fear to do justice to them.

I don't mean to say that I'm about to state my credo here on this page, but merely to affirm, sincerely for the first time in my life, my belief in man as an individual and independent entity. Certainly not independence in the everyday sense of the word, but pertaining to a freedom and mobility of thought that few people are able - or even have the courage - to achieve.

The free man cannot be long an ignorant man.

My parents were quite liberal with us, always encouraging us to be our own person and be creative.

Freedom lies in being bold.

Yes, you must have the courage of being free.

I've always been very liberal when it comes to people thinking for themselves.

Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.

I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.

Dare to be Free.

There is something about boldness and fearlessness and being free enough to speak what is on one's mind that warrants freedom.

Freedom and confidence are two different things, in my book. Confidence is overrated - it can be faked, whereas freedom is fearlessness.

I think, initially, working on your own is really great because it allows you to just be really free and not worry about how things are perceived or if people are going to think you're an idiot. And once that becomes ingrained, at least for me, I think I'll feel really comfortable to work with other people and still feel that same freedom.

I needed to be more self-determining, and the most self-determining thing you can do in comedy is stand-up.

A man is not dependent upon his fellow creature, when he does not fear death.

We shouldn't be fearful of freedom, we shouldn't be fearful of individual liberty.

Be courageous. Be independent. Only remember where the true courage and independence come from.

In true democracy every man and woman is taught to think for himself or herself.

Who are your heroes? Why do you look up to them? Why do we respect those who live and think for themselves as opposed to doing what is expected? We all admire the idea of living a life unbound by thoughts of fear. People who seem to live that dream inspire us to want to do the same. They mirror the qualities that we possess but are too scared to access.

Independence is a state of mind. Independence is spirit without category.

Forbid a man to think for himself or to act for himself and you may add the joy of piracy and the zest of smuggling to his life.