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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

  • international relations
  • nation building
  • political reform

Putting it to work

  • set realistic timelines
  • support gradual change

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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