But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is
the greatest of all possible evils; for it read more

But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is
the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and
madness, without tuition or restraint.

Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.

Liberty is the right to do as the law permits.

Men regard it as their right to return evil for evil and, if they cannot, feel they have lost their read more

Men regard it as their right to return evil for evil and, if they cannot, feel they have lost their liberty

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.

Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.

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.

Give me liberty, or give me death.

Give me liberty, or give me death.

For what is liberty but the unhampered translation of will into act?

For what is liberty but the unhampered translation of will into act?

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.