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There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where read more
There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought.
If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the read more
If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
For what avail the plough or sail, Or land or life, if freedom fail?
For what avail the plough or sail, Or land or life, if freedom fail?
Those who are used to a cage
will weep for a cage.
Those who are used to a cage
will weep for a cage.
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in read more
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility--I welcome it.
It would be equally reasonable to say that sheep are born
carnivorous, and everywhere nibble grass.
It would be equally reasonable to say that sheep are born
carnivorous, and everywhere nibble grass.
We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.
We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.
I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom.
I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom.
O what a loud and fearful shriek was there!
. . .
Ah me! they view'd beneath read more
O what a loud and fearful shriek was there!
. . .
Ah me! they view'd beneath an hireling's sword
Fallen Kosciusco.