The development of science and of the creative activities
of the spirit in general requires still another kind of freedom, which may
be characterized as inward freedom. It is this freedom of spirit which consists
in the independence of thought from the restrictions of authoritarian and
social prejudices as well as from unphilosophical routinizing and habit
in general. This inward freedom is an infrequent gift of nature and a worthy
objective for the individual.
..schools may favour such freedom by encouraging independent thought. Only
if outward and inner freedom are constantly and consciously pursued is there
a possibility of spiritual development and perfection and thus of improving
man's outward and inner life.
~Albert Einstein~
