Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.

Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.

Summary

This quote suggests that true liberty comes with the burden of responsibility, and that many people fear this responsibility. It implies that liberty is not just about having freedom, but also having the obligations and accountability that come with it. The quote implies that some individuals may be hesitant to embrace liberty because they are afraid of taking on the personal and moral obligations that accompany it.

By George Bernard Shaw

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