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There’s a difference between us. You think the people of this land exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom. And I go to make sure that they have it.
— William Wallace ‧ Braveheart
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Wallace draws a sharp line between two ideas of power. One man thinks the people serve his rank, while the other thinks rank exists to serve the people's freedom. He then declares he'll go and make sure they have it.
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