"自由若不被使用,便会消亡。"
— Hunter S. Thompson
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you have a special skill, like being good at playing the piano. If you don’t practice and play the piano regularly, you’ll start to forget how to play well. The same idea applies to freedom. Just having freedom isn’t enough; you need to use it, make choices, speak up, and take actions that show you’re free. Think about voting in elections. If people don’t use their right to vote, then those in power may not take everyone’s interests into account, and slowly, the power of the people can weaken. In history, there have been times when people didn't stand up for their rights, and little by little, their freedoms were taken away by those in control. To apply this advice to your life, consider speaking your mind when you have opinions, standing up for what you believe is right, and engaging in activities that you are free to enjoy. Doing these things keeps freedom alive and strong. Freedom is like a muscle that needs exercise; if you don’t use it, it can become weaker and eventually disappear.