"Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest."

Freedom

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Words carry weight, and Peace Pilgrim's insight into freedom is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Peace Pilgrim

Peace Pilgrim, born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American spiritual teacher, mystic, pacifist, vegetarian activist and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one season. Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years, speaking with others about peace. She was on her seventh cross-country journey when she died.

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"The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things."

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"There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?"

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"This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love."

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"The valid research for the future is on the inner side, on the spiritual side."

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"How can you be conservative and justify wiretapping people without a warrant? We're supposed to be the party of personal freedom and civil liberties."

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"Not caring more about what other people think than what you think. That's freedom."

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"I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me."

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"I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities."

— Nelson Mandela
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