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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.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
 When Liberty from Greece withdrew,
 And o'er the Adriatic flew,
  To where the Tiber pours his urn,
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 When Liberty from Greece withdrew,
 And o'er the Adriatic flew,
  To where the Tiber pours his urn,
   She struck the rude Tarpeian rock;
    Sparks were kindled by the shock--
     Again thy fires began to burn. 
Every law is an infraction of liberty.
Every law is an infraction of liberty.
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.
I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.
I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.
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.
A nation's life is about as long as its reverential memory
A nation's life is about as long as its reverential memory
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.