Quote by Boris Yeltsin

We don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. Freedom is like that. It's like air. When you have it, you don't notice it.

We don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. Freedom is

Summary

This quote highlights the human tendency to take things for granted, particularly in the context of freedom. It suggests that people often fail to fully appreciate the value and significance of their freedom until it is lost or threatened. The comparison to air suggests that just as we unconsciously rely on air for our survival without actively acknowledging its presence, so too do we tend to overlook the importance of freedom when we possess it. The quote serves as a reminder to be mindful and grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy in our everyday lives.

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Freedom

By Boris Yeltsin

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