"The statue of Freedom has not been cast yet, the furnace is hot, we can all still burn our fingers"
- Georg Buchner
About this Quote
This quote by Georg Buchner is a metaphor for the unfinished work of flexibility. The statue of Freedom has not been cast yet, suggesting that the work of accomplishing flexibility is still in progress. The heating system is hot, indicating that the struggle for liberty is continuous which there is still much work to be done. The expression "we can all still burn our fingers" is a warning that the struggle for flexibility is not without danger. It suggests that if we are not careful, we can get hurt while doing so. This quote works as a pointer that the work of liberty is not yet total which we must remain vigilant in our efforts to accomplish it.
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