I lock my door upon myself, And bar them out; but who shall wall Self from myself, most loathed of all?
Christina RossettiRead
The cause of freedom is identified with the destinies of humanity, and in whatever part of the world it gains ground by and by, it will be a common gain to all those who desire it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freedom is a universal pursuit that benefits all of humanity regardless of geography.
This quote emphasizes that the pursuit of freedom is intrinsically linked to the fate of all human beings. When freedom is achieved in any part of the world, it reverberates positively for every person who yearns for liberty, creating a collective advancement for humanity as a whole.
Themes
FreedomHumanityUniversalGainDestinies
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for human rights.
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