Nur der verdient sich Freiheit wie das Leben der taglich sie erobern muss.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Only those who earn freedom must continually fight for it each day.
- In plain terms
- Freedom must be earned and defended daily.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom requires constant effort and vigilance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to earn freedom?
- How can societies protect freedom collectively?
Another view
The quote may ignore structural factors that limit freedom.
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