“In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call love of freedom; it is impatient of oppression, and pants for deliverance.”
What this quote means
Wheatley asserts that the love of freedom is a divine principle inscribed in every human being, a force that rejects oppression and longs for deliverance. This conviction, born from her experience as a slave, transcends circumstances: even in bondage, the soul remains free in its desire. It reminds us that human dignity is inalienable and that the thirst for freedom is universal. It inspires us to fight against all forms of oppression, both inner and outer.
How to apply it daily
Support a freedom cause today, whether by informing yourself, signing a petition, or listening to an oppressed person. Act so that this principle becomes incarnate.
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