Freedom Quotes
The most fought-for idea in human history, explored by those who won it, lost it, and fought to keep it.
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"We must never give up the fight for freedom."Ida B. Wells
"Democracy requires an informed citizenry. That's not just a nice idea—it's essential."Rachel Maddow
"Freedom is not free. It requires constant vigilance and sacrifice."Rachel Maddow
"I believe that everyone deserves to have their voice heard, even if we disagree with what they say."Anderson Cooper
"The greatest wealth is freedom - the ability to live according to your principles"Edward Snowden
"Privacy is the foundation upon which all other freedoms rest"Edward Snowden
"Your rights matter only if you're willing to defend them"Edward Snowden
"The measure of a free society is how it treats those who challenge power"Edward Snowden
"The right to privacy is a human right, not a privilege"Edward Snowden
"Rights exist to protect unpopular speech and unpopular people"Edward Snowden
"Democracy dies in darkness - light exposes the truth"Edward Snowden
"Freedom requires constant vigilance from those who claim to value it"Edward Snowden
"To be truly free, one must be free from fear."Dan Rather
"What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom and responsibility."Dan Rather
"A free press is the backbone of a free society."Dan Rather
"The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance."Dan Rather
"Women cannot be called the equal of men until they are permitted to be independent."Nellie Bly
"A woman's place is wherever her talents and abilities can be best utilized."Nellie Bly
"I have discovered that the most powerful freedom is freedom of thought."Nellie Bly
"True freedom is the ability to pursue your passion without fear or constraint."Nellie Bly
"Freedom means you are unobstructed in living your life as you choose."Barbara Walters
"I believe in the importance of questioning authority and institutions."Anderson Cooper
"The goal is to use internet to emancipate information and to create a new understanding of how power works."Julian Assange
"Every person has the right to know what their government does in their name."Julian Assange
"Information wants to be free, and it should be."Julian Assange
"We must choose between privacy and tyranny."Julian Assange
"Secrecy is the enemy of accountability."Julian Assange
"The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance."Julian Assange
"The ability to speak truth to power is the mark of a free society."Julian Assange
"The only thing that matters is whether we're able to stop the surveillance before it becomes total."Edward Snowden