Dread fell on Foma as he looked at him and listened to his words, for there was a ring of firm faith in them, and it was the power of this faith that confused Foma.

He had already forgotten all he knew about the old man, all of which he had but a while ago believed to be true.
"Whoever gives freedom to his body, kills his soul!" said Anany, looking at Foma so strangely as if he saw behind him somebody, who was grieved and frightened by his words; and whose fear and pain delighted him.

"All you people of today will perish through freedom.

The devil has captured you--he has taken toil away from you, and slipped machines and telegrams into your hands.

How freedom eats into the souls of men! Just tell me, why are the children worse than their fathers?
Because of their freedom, yes.