Nature smiles at the union of freedom and equality in our utopias. For freedom and equality are sworn and everlasting enemies, and when one prevails the other dies.
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Liberty is a luxury of security; the free individual is a product and a mark of civilization.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Liberty requires a secure environment and reflects the advancements of civilization.
This quote by Will Durant emphasizes that true liberty is not merely the absence of restraint but is closely tied to the presence of security provided by a civilized society. It suggests that as a society becomes more developed and structured, the freedom of individuals flourishes, indicating that both liberty and civilization are interdependent.
Themes
LibertySecurityCivilizationFreedomSociety
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote to inspire a speech on the importance of maintaining societal security for individual freedoms.
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