I should have loved freedom, I believe, at all times, but in the time in which we live I am ready to worship it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom is always valuable, but especially urgent in troubled times.
- In plain terms
- I value liberty always, but now I revere it deeply.
- What can you take from it?
- Cherish freedom more when it is under threat.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you value freedom most?
- What threatens your liberty?
Another view
Prioritizing freedom might sometimes conflict with other needs like security.
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