Full Idea
It is inherent in the principle of the modern state that all of an individual's actions should be mediated by his will.
Gist of Idea
In modern states an individual's actions should be their choice
Source
Georg W.F.Hegel (Elements of the Philosophy of Right [1821], 299 add)
Book Reference
Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Elements of the Philosophy of Right', ed/tr. Wood,Allen W. [CUP 1991], p.339
A Reaction
This is the liberal side of Hegel's thinking. It is a corrective to his reverential attitude to the state. He criticise Plato for assigning citizens their jobs.