If there was absolute freedom, people would run over babies and charge admission.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Without limits, people would abuse freedom to a dangerous degree.
- In plain terms
- Total freedom would let people harm others for profit.
- What can you take from it?
- Some rules are needed to keep freedom safe for all.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where should limits be drawn?
- Can trust replace rules?
Another view
It assumes people naturally lack restraint without laws.
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