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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

  • facing oppression
  • valuing rights
  • making choices

Putting it to work

  • defend liberties
  • prioritize autonomy

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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