For every man who lives without freedom, the rest of us must face the guilt.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She argues that freedom for one person is tied to the collective responsibility of others.
- In plain terms
- If one person is unfree, we all share the guilt.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand freedom as a shared social responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your duty to others?
- Can freedom be shared?
Another view
Some may argue that individual freedom does not obligate others.
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