Believe in individual initiatives, in courage, in risk.
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Europe and the world are waiting for us to defend the spirit of the enlightenment everywhere.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of upholding Enlightenment values globally.
Emmanuel Macron's quote highlights a call to action to protect and promote the ideals of the Enlightenment—such as reason, individualism, and freedom—in contemporary society. It suggests that both Europe and the wider world look to leaders and citizens to champion these principles, especially in times of uncertainty or challenge.
Themes
EnlightenmentFreedomReasonSocietyValues
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Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of democracy.
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