If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom. The two are inseparable partners in the great adventure of humanity.
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We know that freedom has many dimensions. It is the right of the man who tills the land to own the land; the right of the workers to join together to seek better conditions of labor; the right of businessmen to use ingenuity and foresight to produce and distribute without arbitrary interference in a truly competitive economy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freedom encompasses various rights related to labor, ownership, and economic practices.
In this quote, Robert Kennedy emphasizes that freedom is multi-faceted, highlighting that it includes the fundamental rights of individuals to own property, to organize labor for improved working conditions, and for entrepreneurs to operate in a fair market without undue restrictions. These dimensions of freedom contribute to a functional and equitable society where both individual rights and collective well-being are upheld.
Themes
FreedomRightsLaborOwnershipEconomy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for workers' rights and better labor conditions.
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