Quote by Aneurin Bevan

Freedom is the by-product of economic surplus.

Freedom is the by-product of economic surplus.

Summary

This quote suggests that true freedom can only be achieved when there is a surplus in the economy. It implies that when individuals have enough resources and opportunities, they are able to exercise their freedom fully. Economic surplus provides people with the means to choose and pursue their own desires and goals without being limited by scarcity or financial constraints. In other words, this quote highlights the importance of a thriving economy as a foundation for enabling individual freedom and autonomy.

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Freedom

By Aneurin Bevan

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