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.

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, read more

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.

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

Liberty, as it is concieved 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 behaviour.

A free man is as jealous of his responsibilities as he is of his liberties.

A free man is as jealous of his responsibilities as he is of his liberties.

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time.

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time.

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.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

You can protect your liberties in this world only by protecting the other man's freedom. You can be free only read more

You can protect your liberties in this world only by protecting the other man's freedom. You can be free only if I am free.