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Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it; it is a sort of gift or read more
Liberty, as it is conceived 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 behavior.
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.
It is not good to have too much liberty. It is not good to have all one wants.
It is not good to have too much liberty. It is not good to have all one wants.
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.
If liberty has any meaning it means freedom to improve.
If liberty has any meaning it means freedom to improve.
Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.
Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.
Liberty is the only thing you can't have unless you give it to others.
Liberty is the only thing you can't have unless you give it to others.
The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.
The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.
Eternal Spirit of the chainless Mind!
Brightest in dungeons, Liberty! thou art,
For there thy habitation is read more
Eternal Spirit of the chainless Mind!
Brightest in dungeons, Liberty! thou art,
For there thy habitation is the heart--
The heart which love of thee alone can bind;
And when thy sons to fetters are consign'd--
To fetters and damp vault's dayless gloom,
Their country conquers with their martyrdom.
- Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron),