Franziska Gräfin zu Reventlow

“I will and must become free one day; deeply ingrained in my nature is this uncontrollable striving and longing for freedom. The smallest fetter that others may not perceive as such, weighs upon me unbearably and I must engage in a battle against all fetters and restraints. I have felt this way all my life […]. Mustn’t I free myself, mustn’t I rescue my inner self—I know that I will perish if I don’t.” 

Quote by F. Gräfin zu Reventlow – Source: Fembio.org