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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Freedom is never voluntarily/actively given by the oppressor
We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor.
Hi,
Is "voluntarily" in the above equal to "actively" or something else? Thanks.
Hi,
Is "voluntarily" in the above equal to "actively" or something else? Thanks.
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Hi Angliholic No, I'd say "voluntarily" is closer in meaning to "willingly". The use of "actively" tends to eliminate the sense of "will" and also suggests that maybe "freedom is often or sometimes given passively" instead.
- Hi Angliholic No, I'd say "voluntarily" is closer in meaning to "willingly".
- The use of "actively" tends to eliminate the sense of "will" and also suggests that maybe "freedom is often or sometimes given passively" instead.
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Hi Angliholic
No, I'd say "voluntarily" is closer in meaning to "willingly". The use of "actively" tends to eliminate the sense of "will" and also suggests that maybe "freedom is often or sometimes given passively" instead.
No, I'd say "voluntarily" is closer in meaning to "willingly". The use of "actively" tends to eliminate the sense of "will" and also suggests that maybe "freedom is often or sometimes given passively" instead.
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