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What does it mean?
Freedom offers joys that those in bondage cannot experience.
In plain terms
Slaves cannot know the benefits of freedom.
What can you take from it?
Freedom brings unique value.

Where it applies

  • political discourse
  • personal freedom
  • social justice

Putting it to work

  • champion liberty
  • recognize privilege

Questions to consider

  • What freedom do you take for granted?
  • How does liberty change life?

Another view

Some may find contentment in constraints.

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