Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

If a nation values anything more than freedom, it will lose its freedom, and the irony of it is that if it is comfort or money that it values more, it will lose that too.

If a nation values anything more than freedom, it will lose

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of freedom as intrinsic to a nation's well-being. It suggests that when a nation prioritizes other aspects, such as comfort or material wealth, over freedom, it ultimately compromises both. The quote implies that the pursuit of comfort and money at the expense of freedom may lead to a loss of both, highlighting the potential ironic outcome when a nation neglects its core value of liberty. This serves as a reminder to prioritize freedom above all else in order to safeguard a nation's overall prosperity and individual rights.

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By W. Somerset Maugham

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