When reflecting on the past, what lessons do you think we should apply to modern governance and personal freedoms?

Personal freedom is the pinnacle to a healthy and happy life. We all must endure and accept a social contract, which are created to protect us. However, that social contract should only go as far to ensure people are not infringing on the rights of others including: property, health and wealth. Happiness is a feeling that cannot to be justified and decided on in court. Humans are meant to endure the good and bad times. I cannot prevent you from being offended because i do not and cannot comprehend what ot is like to walk in your shoes. If you share with me your experiences i am more than worthy and capable to provide an apology, learn and move on with a different perspective, but i cannot always prevent offense from the next person. Humans should give no value for being the victim.