We are as great as our belief in human liberty - no greater. And our belief in human liberty is only ours when it is larger than ourselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A society's greatness depends on its collective belief in liberty, which must extend beyond individual interests.
- In plain terms
- We are only as free as our shared belief in liberty allows.
- What can you take from it?
- Liberty requires a collective commitment larger than the self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define liberty?
- Who benefits from your beliefs?
Another view
Idealistic views may struggle against entrenched power structures.
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