Quote by Eugene Debs

While there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.

While there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a c

Summary

This quote, often attributed to labor activist and songwriter Eugene V. Debs, expresses a strong sense of empathy and solidarity with those who are marginalized or oppressed. It signifies an understanding that one's own well-being and freedom can never be fully achieved or appreciated as long as societal divisions, crime, and imprisonment exist. It conveys a profound recognition of interconnectedness, emphasizing that true freedom can only be experienced when everyone in society is liberated from the various forms of bondage they face.

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By Eugene Debs

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