Quote by Aldous Huxley

Liberties aren't given, they are taken.

Liberties aren't given, they are taken.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals must actively claim and protect their freedoms and rights, rather than passively waiting for those in power to grant them. It implies that liberty is not something that is bestowed upon people by authorities, but rather something that people must fight for and assert for themselves. It encourages individuals to be proactive, assertive, and vigilant in defending their liberties, recognizing that they are not mere gifts but essential elements of a free society that must be demanded and safeguarded.

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Freedom

By Aldous Huxley

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