A man's worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes.

A man's worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes.

The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.

The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.

We are not free, it was not intended we should be. A book of rules is placed in our cradle, read more

We are not free, it was not intended we should be. A book of rules is placed in our cradle, and we never get rid of it until we reach our graves. Then we are free, and only then.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.

I am as free as nature first made man,
Ere the base laws of servitude began,
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I am as free as nature first made man,
Ere the base laws of servitude began,
When wild in woods the noble savage ran.

Yes! to this thought I hold with firm persistence;
The last result of wisdom stamps it true;
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Yes! to this thought I hold with firm persistence;
The last result of wisdom stamps it true;
He only earns his freedom and existence
Who daily conquers them anew.

Once freedom lights its beacon in a man's heart, the gods are powerless against him.

Once freedom lights its beacon in a man's heart, the gods are powerless against him.

I gave my life for freedom--This I know;
For those who bade me fight had told me so.

I gave my life for freedom--This I know;
For those who bade me fight had told me so.

Freedom rings where opinions clash.

Freedom rings where opinions clash.