Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach on Freedom: Why Happy Slaves Are the Worst Enemies

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach was an Austrian writer of the 19th century, known for her psychological novellas and aphorisms.

This quote reminds us that comfort and happiness in oppression are often the strongest obstacles to freedom and self-determination.

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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) was a prominent Austrian writer, best known for her realistic and psychologically profound novellas, plays, and aphorisms. She is considered one of the most important German-speaking female authors of the 19th century and often addressed social injustices and human weaknesses.

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