Freedom! A wanton slut on a profligate's breast!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom is depicted as something debased and dependent, sold to the immoral.
- In plain terms
- Freedom is treated poorly and given to bad people.
- What can you take from it?
- True freedom is often corrupted or misused.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is freedom always worth the cost?
- How is freedom abused?
Another view
The statement is highly cynical and may dismiss legitimate struggles for liberty.
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