Life Quote by Christopher Hitchens
““Once again it is demonstrated that people do not love their chains or their jailers,-and that the aspiration for a civilized life - that "universal eligibility to be noble," as Saul Bellow's Augie March so imperishably phrases it - is proper and common to all.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Moral Landscape of Freedom,” 2005
People naturally desire freedom and dignity, rejecting oppression.
In simple terms: People want freedom and dignity; oppression is rejected.
Key Takeaway
Champion universal dignity.
Themes
freedom
human rights
dignity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
philosophy
politics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “universal eligibility to be noble” mean today?
- How do we balance liberty with security?
A Different Perspective
Freedom can be limited by cultural differences.
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