Quote by Christopher Hill

Only very slowly and late have men come to realize that unless freedom is universal it is only extended privilege.

Only very slowly and late have men come to realize that unle

Summary

This quote suggests that true freedom cannot exist if it is selectively granted to only a few individuals. It highlights the notion that it takes time for people to understand that if freedom is not universally applied to everyone, it becomes a form of privilege that benefits only a limited group. The statement implies that the evolution of society has led to a growing recognition that true freedom goes beyond personal liberties and expands to embrace equal rights and opportunities for all individuals.

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