To say that any people are not fit for freedom is to make po... - Thomas Paine

"To say that any people are not fit for freedom is to make poverty their choice and to say they had rather be slaves."

Thomas Paine Freedom

Revolutionary, Political Writer British-American 1737–1809

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"It is forbidden to forbid."

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"Freedom to pursue your passion is precious."

"Freedom comes at a cost."

"Order isn't restriction. It's freedom."

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