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Liberate yourself before you liberate me!
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The speaker tells someone to free themselves before trying to free the speaker. The comparison suggests that a person should resolve their own restraints or dependence first, rather than claiming to rescue another while still unfree themselves. It is a sharp reminder to look inward before taking responsibility for someone else’s liberation.
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