Quote by Mrs Hubbard Davis

To be born free is an accident; To live free a responsibility; To die free is an obligation.

To be born free is an accident; To live free a responsibilit

Summary

This quote emphasizes on the idea that being born with freedom is a matter of chance or luck, something we don't have control over. However, the quote goes further by suggesting that ensuring one's continued freedom throughout life is a responsibility. It implies that it is our duty to actively participate in preserving and defending our freedom, rather than taking it for granted. Lastly, it states that dying free is an obligation, suggesting that maintaining freedom is so significant that it should remain a priority even in the face of death.

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