The idea that political freedom can be preserved in the absence of economic freedom, and vice versa, is an illusion. Political freedom is the corollary of economic freedom.
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Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of society is peacemaking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Society is built on peaceful efforts and the act of creating harmony.
This quote by Ludwig Von Mises emphasizes that the foundation of society is rooted in peace and the efforts of individuals to create harmonious relationships. It suggests that conflict and discord undermine the very essence of what binds people together in a community, highlighting the importance of peacemaking in social structures.
Themes
SocietyPeacePeacemakingHarmonyCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a community event promoting understanding, you might say this quote to inspire collaboration.
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