Quote by Corazon Aquino

It is true you cannot eat freedom and you cannot power machinery with democracy. But then neither can political prisoners turn on the light in the cells of a dictatorship.

It is true you cannot eat freedom and you cannot power machi

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This quote highlights the limitations of certain ideals when it comes to practical necessities. While freedom and democracy are essential and valuable, they may not directly address immediate needs such as food or power. However, it also emphasizes that even though these ideals may not physically satisfy basic needs, they still hold great importance. The quote further underscores the plight of political prisoners who have their freedoms stripped away and are unable to challenge or change the oppressive conditions they are subjected to.

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