I fully understand it takes time for free societies, truly free societies to evolve. I don't expect instant success.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Free societies require time to develop and cannot achieve success instantly.
- In plain terms
- Building free societies takes time and patience.
- What can you take from it?
- Be patient with the process of democratic development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long is too long?
- What defines a free society?
Another view
This view may excuse delays in protecting rights.
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