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I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.
I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.
The spirit of liberty is the spirit that is not too sure that it is right.
The spirit of liberty is the spirit that is not too sure that it is right.
When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.
When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.
Every law is an infraction of liberty.
Every law is an infraction of liberty.
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.
Free people, remember this maxim: we may acquire liberty, but it is never recovered if it is once lost.
Free people, remember this maxim: we may acquire liberty, but it is never recovered if it is once lost.
The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force.
The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
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.
