"الحرية من أي نوع لا تُفقد كلها مرة واحدة."
— David Hume
Simplified Meaning:
Losing freedom happens slowly, not all at once. Imagine a frog placed in a pot of water that is gradually heated. The frog does not notice the change in temperature until it is too late and it can no longer hop out. This is similar to how people can lose their rights bit by bit without realizing. For example, if a government starts introducing small laws that reduce personal freedoms, like control over what people read or say, people might not notice or resist at first. Over time, these small losses can add up, leading to a significant loss of freedom. To protect our liberty, it's important to stay alert and speak up as soon as we see small changes that threaten our rights.
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