Our supreme duty is to advance toward freedom-physical, mental, and spiritual-and help others to do so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The highest duty is to seek freedom in all forms and assist others in doing the same.
- In plain terms
- Work to be free and help others become free.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue freedom for yourself and others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you help others find freedom?
- What is your duty?
Another view
Prioritizing others freedom freedom can sometimes neglect self-preservation.
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