Barren Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“a society in which there is widespread economic insecurity can turn freedom into a barren and vapid right for millions of people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations, 1945
Economic insecurity erodes true freedom, making it hollow for many.
In simple terms: Insecurity empties freedom.
Promote economic stability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- employment policy
- social welfare
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does economic security affect your sense of freedom?
- What policies could improve both?
Freedom also requires political rights.