"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you…" — James A. Garfield

"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Freedom as articulated by James A. Garfield. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Freedom provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About James A. Garfield

James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 1881 until his death in September that year after being shot in July. A preacher, lawyer, and Civil War general, Garfield served nine terms in the United States House of Representatives and is the only sitting member of the House to be elected president. Before he ran for president, the Ohio General Assembly had elected him to the U.S. Senate, a position he declined upon becoming president-elect.

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