There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Yes, while I stood and gazed, my temples bare,
And shot my being through earth, sea, and air,
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Yes, while I stood and gazed, my temples bare,
And shot my being through earth, sea, and air,
Possessing all things with intensest love,
O liberty! my spirit felt thee there.

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have.

Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have.

Where liberty is, there is my country.

Where liberty is, there is my country.

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal
vigilance.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal
vigilance.

Eternal Spirit of the chainless Mind!
Brightest in dungeons, Liberty! thou art,
For there thy habitation is read more

Eternal Spirit of the chainless Mind!
Brightest in dungeons, Liberty! thou art,
For there thy habitation is the heart--
The heart which love of thee alone can bind;
And when thy sons to fetters are consign'd--
To fetters and damp vault's dayless gloom,
Their country conquers with their martyrdom.
- Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron),