“We will freedom for freedom’s sake, in and through particular circumstances. And in thus willing freedom, we discover that it depends entirely upon the freedom of others and that the freedom of others depends upon our own. Obviously, freedom as the definition of a man does not depend upon others, but as soon as there is a commitment, I am obliged to will the liberty of others at the same time as my own. I cannot make liberty my aim unless I make that of others equally my aim.”

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About Jean-Paul Sartre

Jean‑Paul Sartre (1905–1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political activist best known for developing the existentialist movement. His works such as *Being and Nothingness* and the play *No Exit* explore themes of freedom, responsibility, and the human condition. Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, which he declined.

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