Quote by Gary Ross

History is full of examples of people who clamp down after they began to enjoy too much freedom. Freedom can lead to instability, anarchy, and confusion. So there can be a moral counter-revolution.

History is full of examples of people who clamp down after t

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This quote suggests that throughout history, there have been instances where individuals or societies have tried to restrict or limit freedoms after experiencing too much of it. It argues that excessive freedom can lead to negative consequences such as instability, anarchy, and confusion. As a result, the quote suggests that there is a possibility for a moral counter-revolution to counterbalance the potentially unfavorable effects of unrestrained freedom.

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