Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Once freedom is established, it spreads quickly and becomes hard to stop.
- In plain terms
- Liberty grows fast once it takes hold.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect new freedoms early before they spread.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What conditions help liberty take root?
- How do we stop its growth?
Another view
Growth can be uneven or reversible without active maintenance.
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