The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People only give up liberties when deceived.
- In plain terms
- Deception causes loss of liberty.
- What can you take from it?
- Liberties are lost only when people are tricked.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people lose freedom?
- Is deception the only cause?
Another view
People might give up liberty for other reasons.
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