"I'm finding here that the most difficult thing is getting up in the morning. I'm now praying quite simply for freedom. There is such a thing as a false composure which is quite unchristian. As Christians, we needn't be at all ashamed of some impatience, longing, opposition to what is unnatural, and our full share of desire for freedom, earthly happiness, and opportunity for effective work."
Letter to friend Eberhard Bethge, 18th November 1943 (Bonhoeffer imprisoned, by then, for 7 months for involvement in conspiracy to assassinate Hitler).
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