Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

Any nation that thinks more of its ease and comfort than its freedom will soon lose its freedom and the ironical thing about it is that it will lose its ease and comfort too.

Any nation that thinks more of its ease and comfort than its

Summary

This quote suggests that if a nation values its ease and comfort more than its freedom, it will eventually lose both. It highlights the irony of this situation, as the pursuit of comfort ultimately leads to the loss of that very comfort. This serves as a cautionary message, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing and protecting freedom above short-term conveniences, as freedom is the foundation that sustains genuine ease and comfort in the long run.

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By W. Somerset Maugham

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