Who lesethe his fredam, in faith! he loseth all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Losing freedom means losing everything else.
- In plain terms
- Freedom is the most important thing.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect freedom above all else.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the highest good?
- What happens without freedom?
Another view
Other things like health or family also matter.
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