"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others"
- Nelson Mandela
About this Quote
Nelson Mandela is saying that real liberty is not just about personally breaking free from limitations or restrictions, but likewise about residing in a manner in which allows others to have the very same degree of freedom. He emphasizes the importance of mutual regard and improvement of flexibility for all people in society.
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