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Freedom is not an ideal, it is not even a protection, if it means nothing more than freedom to stagnate, to live without
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"Freedom is not an ideal, it is not even a protection, if it means nothing more than freedom to stagnate, to live without dreams, to have no greater aim than a second car and another television set"

- Adlai Stevenson

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Adlai Stevenson's quote speaks to the idea that liberty is not simply a right, but an obligation. It is not enough to simply have the liberty to do whatever we want; we should utilize that liberty to pursue something greater. Freedom needs to not be utilized to simply acquire material possessions, however to pursue our dreams and ambitions. Liberty needs to be used to reach our greatest potential and to make the world a much better location. Liberty needs to be used to develop a much better future for ourselves and for those around us. Flexibility must be used to make a positive effect on the world. Stevenson's quote reminds us that flexibility is not just a right, however an obligation to use it to make the world a better location.

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Adlai Stevenson This quote is written / told by Adlai Stevenson between February 5, 1900 and July 14, 1965. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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