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Believe Quote by Eric Liu

“True patriots believe that freedom from responsibility is selfishness, freedom…” quote by Eric Liu — Download Open image

“True patriots believe that freedom from responsibility is selfishness, freedom from sacrifice is cowardice, freedom from tolerance is prejudice, freedom from stewardship is exploitation, and freedom from compassion is cruelty.”

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Believe Compassion Cowardice Cruelty Exploitation Freedom Patriot Prejudice Responsibility Sacrifice Selfishness Stewardship Tolerance

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