Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what

Summary

This quote highlights the essential and vital nature of liberty in the human experience. It compares freedom to the basic necessities of life, stating that liberty is what light is to the eyes for vision, what air is to the lungs for breathing, and what love is to the heart for emotional fulfillment. The quote implies that liberty is intrinsic to the soul, suggesting that without freedom, the soul of man is deprived and incomplete. It emphasizes the immense significance of freedom in enabling individuals to truly flourish and express their true selves.

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