There is no God. But it does not matter. Man is enough.
Edna St. Vincent MillayRead
The two greatest things that all men aim at in any free government are liberty and permanency. We have had liberty enough - too much perhaps in some respects - but at all events, liberty to our hearts content.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of liberty and stability in a free society.
In this quote, Thomas D highlights that individuals in a free government strive for two main objectives: liberty and stability. He suggests that while we may have enjoyed ample freedom, perhaps to an excessive degree, the essence of a successful government lies in balancing that freedom with a sense of permanence and security for its citizens.
Themes
LibertyGovernmentFreedomStabilityPermanency
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civil liberties, one might quote this to emphasize the need for balance in governance.
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