“The function of freedom is to free someone else.”
What this quote means
This quote by Toni Morrison redefines freedom as a collective act, not an individual one. Being free means having the power and responsibility to help others become free as well. It resonates in a world where privileges are unequally distributed. It reminds us that our freedom is incomplete as long as others are oppressed. It's a call to solidarity, to use our own freedoms to emancipate those who are deprived of them.
How to apply it daily
Identify a person or group deprived of freedom and take concrete action to support them, whether through volunteering, donating, or advocacy.
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