Asked by Ahamed

Can anyone explain this following quote:
"Freedom is a right to one's dignity as a man"
--Archibald MacLeish
Answered by Ms. Sue
Slaves and prisoners don't have freedom. Thus they are not respected as men.

Answered by Lital
In one aspect, Freedom constitutes an absence of hindrance towards one's ability to make choices and execute actions. One who is bound by circumstance cannot experience personal dignity, because of subservience to such circumstance. The person cannot grow beyond the chains.