It is from weakness that people reach for dictators and concentrated government power. Only the strong can be free. And only the productive can be strong.

Summary

The quote suggests that individuals who are weak are more likely to seek the leadership of dictators or centralized government power. It implies that in order to be truly free, one must possess strength. Furthermore, it suggests that productivity, or the ability to produce and contribute, is associated with strength. Therefore, individuals who are both strong and productive have the potential to be truly free.

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