The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.

The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.

So free we seem, so fettered fast we are.

So free we seem, so fettered fast we are.

It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have frequently been forged in cases read more

It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have frequently been forged in cases involving not very nice people.

One's liberty should end when it becomes the curse of his neighbor.

One's liberty should end when it becomes the curse of his neighbor.

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.

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.

The sun of liberty is set; you must light up the candle of
industry and economy.

The sun of liberty is set; you must light up the candle of
industry and economy.

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of read more

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it.

Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants
thereof.

Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants
thereof.