Freedom is not just words on paper. You have to exercise it in order for it to be alive and vibrant. I want my children to realilze that if you just sit by and let things slide, then nothing will ever change in this world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Estefan emphasizes that freedom requires active participation and effort to remain meaningful and effective.
- In plain terms
- Freedom needs to be used and defended actively, or it will not work.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom is an active practice, not just a concept.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you exercise your freedom?
- What changes have you made in your community?
Another view
Active engagement can be risky or difficult depending on the context.
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