Quote by William Blake

You cannot have Liberty in this world without what you call Moral Virtue, and you cannot have Moral Virtue without the slavery of that half of the human race who hate what you call Moral Virtue.

You cannot have Liberty in this world without what you call

Summary

This quote suggests that liberty and moral virtue are interconnected and dependent upon each other. It implies that one cannot have true freedom without adhering to moral principles. Furthermore, it asserts that moral virtue cannot exist without overcoming the opposition and resistance of those who reject or despise moral values. The quote subtly highlights the idea that moral virtue often requires sacrifice and willingness to confront opposing forces that stand against it.

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Liberty

By William Blake

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