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Full Idea
My thinking and originating of a purpose is in its nature absolutely free and brings forth something from nothing.
Gist of Idea
Forming purposes is absolutely free, and produces something from nothing
Source
Johann Fichte (The Vocation of Man [1800], 3.I)
Book Ref
Fichte,Johann G.: 'The Vocation of Man', ed/tr. Preuss,Peter [Hackett 1987], p.69
A Reaction
Modern fans of free will are more equivocal in their assertions, and would be uncomfortable bluntly claiming to 'get something from nothing'. But that's what free will is! Embrace it, or run for your life.