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What does it mean?
Hamilton describes liberty as an inspiring force that elevates human courage and heroism.
In plain terms
Freedom inspires brave actions.
What can you take from it?
Use liberty to inspire others.

Where it applies

  • revolutionary struggle
  • motivation
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • frame goals as liberty
  • inspire brave acts

Questions to consider

  • Why do people fight for freedom?
  • What makes people brave?

Another view

Liberty can sometimes encourage recklessness over heroism.

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