It behoves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of read more

It behoves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others: or their case may, by change of circumstances, become his own.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect
everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will
preserve it read more

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect
everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will
preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that
force, you are inevitably ruined.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, read more

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

Every law is an infraction of liberty.

Every law is an infraction of liberty.

Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it; it is a sort of gift or read more

Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it; it is a sort of gift or trust bestowed on the individual by the state pending good behavior.

For two decades the state has been taking liberties, and these liberties were once ours.

For two decades the state has been taking liberties, and these liberties were once ours.

'Tis liberty alone that gives the flower
Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume;
And we are read more

'Tis liberty alone that gives the flower
Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume;
And we are weeds without it.

Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.

Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.