“Liberty, once lost, is lost forever”
— John Quincy Adams
Simplified Meaning:
When people lose their freedom, they usually can't get it back. Imagine living in a place where you can say what you want, travel where you like, and choose your own job. Now, think about what would happen if someone took that away. You might not be able to speak your mind without getting in trouble, or you could be told where to work and live. For example, in some countries, people used to vote in elections but then a dictator came into power. That dictator made rules that took away their voting rights, and they never got those rights back. Once you lose your freedom, it is very hard to regain it. It's like losing a precious gift that, once gone, can't be returned. That’s why it's so important to protect and cherish the freedoms we have, because once they're gone, they're usually gone for good.
