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 true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force.

The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force.

So free we seem, so fettered fast we are.

So free we seem, so fettered fast we are.

Absolute liberty is absence of restraint; responsibility is restraint; therefore, the ideally free individual is responsible to himself.

Absolute liberty is absence of restraint; responsibility is restraint; therefore, the ideally free individual is responsible to himself.

Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.

Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.

Every law is an infraction of liberty.

Every law is an infraction of liberty.

Liberty can not be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.

Liberty can not be preserved without a general knowledge among the 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.