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Once a man has tasted freedom he will never be content to be a slave. That is why I believe that this frightfulness we see everywhere today is only temporary. Tomorrow will be better for as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life. All men will want to be free and share our way of life. There must be so much that I should have said, but haven't. What I will say now is just what most of us are probably thinking every day. I thank God and America for the right to live and raise my family under the flag of tolerance, democracy and freedom.

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Once people experience freedom, they reject slavery. Disney believes current horrors are temporary if America uphold freedom ideals.
In plain terms
People who know freedom won't accept being controlled, so hope remains if freedom ideals stay alive.
What can you take from it?
Freedom is a powerful motivator that drives people to reject oppression.

Where it applies

  • political oppression
  • social change
  • personal liberation

Putting it to work

  • advocate for rights
  • inspire others
  • preserve democratic values

Questions to consider

  • What does freedom mean to you?
  • How do you keep hope during difficult times?

Another view

It assumes all people value freedom equally, which may not be true in all contexts.

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