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Causes Quote by Hazel B. West

“There will always be wars," Maggie told him. "Yes," Reeve replied. "But there will also be brothers, sisters, comrades and lovers as well, and they are who we fight for. Our comrades--our brothers--beside us on the field; our wives and families at home. Wallace wishes for freedom. It is a gife…” quote by Hazel B. West
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““There will always be wars," Maggie told him. "Yes," Reeve replied. "But there will also be brothers, sisters, comrades and lovers as well, and they are who we fight for. Our comrades--our brothers--beside us on the field; our wives and families at home. Wallace wishes for freedom. It is a gife given by God and should not be taken by men; it is the right of every man to be free and it is our duty to protect that right so that our children may know what it is to be free and not live under oppression.””

Hazel B. West

About This Quote

War is inevitable, but love and kinship give meaning to the fight for freedom, which is a divine right to protect.

In simple terms: Freedom is a divine right worth defending for loved ones.

Key Takeaway

Protect freedom for those you love.

Themes

war freedom family morality

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • civil activism
  • family discussions
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

ethics human rights sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do we have to protect freedom?
  • How can love motivate ethical action?
A Different Perspective

Idealistic view may overlook pragmatic constraints of conflict.

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