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“a society in which there is widespread economic insecurity can turn freedom into a barren and vapid right for millions of people.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“a society in which there is widespread economic insecurity can turn freedom into a barren and vapid right for millions of people.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

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.

Key Takeaway

Promote economic stability.

Themes

freedom economics justice

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • employment policy
  • social welfare
  • education reform

Key Concepts

social policy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does economic security affect your sense of freedom?
  • What policies could improve both?
A Different Perspective

Freedom also requires political rights.

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