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What does it mean?
Erasmus values personal freedom and refuses to serve political factions.
In plain terms
I love liberty and will not join parties.
What can you take from it?
True liberty means political independence.

Where it applies

  • public service
  • political activism
  • personal ethics

Putting it to work

  • avoid partisan bias
  • stand alone
  • question group loyalty

Questions to consider

  • Can you stay independent in politics?
  • Is loyalty ever necessary?

Another view

Politics often requires cooperation and compromise.

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