Liberty can be delayed, but it cannot be denied.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Liberty might face delays but will ultimately be achieved or recognized.
- In plain terms
- Freedom will happen eventually even if it takes time.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe in the eventual triumph of freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is liberty always inevitable?
- How long is an acceptable delay?
Another view
It assumes liberty is inevitable, which may not always be historically true.
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