Quote by James Otis

It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty will soon care little for their own.

It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away oth

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who regularly compromise or betray the freedom of others will eventually lose their own sense of value and regard for personal liberty. It implies that those who engage in the oppression or restriction of others are not immune to having their own freedoms infringed upon in the future. The quote signifies the interdependence of individual freedoms and emphasizes the importance of respecting the rights of all individuals to maintain a just and equitable society.

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