Ubi libertas ibi patria
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Where liberty exists, that place is the true homeland. Freedom defines where one belongs.
- In plain terms
- Freedom is what makes a place your home.
- What can you take from it?
- Liberty defines true belonging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel most free?
- What makes a place home?
Another view
It assumes liberty is the only valid basis for homeland.
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