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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"True freedom resides in mastery of one's own desires and impulses."Robert E. Lee
"The freedom of one nation is secured by the unity of its people."Napoléon III
"To be truly free, one must be willing to sacrifice comfort."Helmuth von Moltke
"Freedom is not the absence of responsibility; it is the embrace of it."Saladin
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul."Saladin
"I think, therefore I am free."Frederick the Great
"I am weary of ruling over slaves."Frederick the Great
"Every man has the right to be as stupid as he wishes."Frederick the Great
"Freedom is the birthright of all men; to deny it is to deny humanity itself."Horatio Nelson
"I would rather die standing than live kneeling."Horatio Nelson
"True freedom is found not in the absence of constraints, but in their wise acceptance."Horatio Nelson
"I have always believed that the union of these states was sacred and inviolable."Ulysses S. Grant
"I believe it is the duty of every patriot to protect the freedom of his country."Ulysses S. Grant
"I am a firm believer in the doctrine of free will."Ulysses S. Grant
"The time for obedience has passed; the time for struggle has come."Robert E. Lee
"True freedom comes from living according to your principles."Robert E. Lee
"Discipline is not punishment; it is the price of freedom."Arthur Wellesley
"A man's freedom is measured by his responsibility."Arthur Wellesley
"I am bound to obey no earthly power."Joan of Arc
"Liberty is the most precious of all things."Joan of Arc
"Freedom without responsibility is chaos."Saladin
"To do one's duty is to live free."Robert E. Lee
"The greatest freedom is freedom from the tyranny of one's own desires."William the Conqueror
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."Horatio Nelson
"Show respect to all men, but grovel to none."Genghis Khan
"Every man has the right to be wrong, but not the right to harm others."Frederick the Great
"I would rather be a servant of God than a queen of the world."Joan of Arc
"I am bound by the law of God, not the law of men."Joan of Arc
"To question authority is the duty of the brave."Joan of Arc
"Those who would sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither."Arthur Wellesley