If the freedom thus purchased is used aright, and the man still does actual work, though of a different kind, whether as a writer or a general, whether in the field of politics or in the field of exploration and adventure, he shows he deserves his good fortune.
This quote emphasizes the importance of continuing to work in different capacities even after achieving freedom or success.
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