At the root of our civilization, there is the freedom of each person of thought, of belief, of opinion, of work, of leisure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Civilization depends on fundamental individual liberties in thought and life.
- In plain terms
- Freedom of thought and work is the root of civilization.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect personal freedoms to keep civilization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which freedom is most vital to society?
Another view
Some civilizations restrict individual freedom.
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