We are free, but not to be evil, not to be indifferent to human suffering, not to profit from the people, from the work created and sustained through their spirit of political association, while refusing to contribute to the political state that we profit from. We must say no once more. Man is not free to watch impassively the enslavement and dishonor of men, nor their struggles for liberty and honor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True freedom includes responsibility to others and society. One cannot profit from a political system without contributing to it or ignore human suffering.
- In plain terms
- Freedom comes with the duty to help others and contribute to society.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom requires active participation and concern for others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How are you contributing to the society you benefit from?
- Are you indifferent to the suffering of others?
Another view
Some people may be unable to contribute due to hardship.
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