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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"Freedom is the God of my heart, and its principles are engraven upon my soul."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"I have dedicated my life to the cause of human liberty."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects the freedom of others."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"Every man who lives has the right to pursue his own happiness in his own way."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"A man who would sacrifice his liberty for security deserves neither."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"A free people must always be vigilant against the encroachment of tyranny."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
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"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty."
Patrick Henry
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"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are our God-given rights."
Patrick Henry
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"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people."
Patrick Henry
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"I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."
Patrick Henry
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"The dearest interests of liberty are at stake."
Patrick Henry
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"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."
Patrick Henry
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"Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense?"
Patrick Henry
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"There is no retreat but in submission and slavery!"
Patrick Henry
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"Our chains are forged!"
Patrick Henry
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"There is but one proper mode of securing all rights to the people."
Patrick Henry
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"Do you hear that sound? That is the sound of freedom."
Patrick Henry
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"I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against tyranny."
Patrick Henry
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"Life without liberty is worse than death."
Patrick Henry
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"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."
Patrick Henry
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"We must be prepared to give up everything except our freedom."
Patrick Henry
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"The greatest treasure is our liberty."
Patrick Henry
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"I would rather be a free pauper than a rich slave."
Patrick Henry
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"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."
Patrick Henry
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"Our constitution is built upon the foundation of liberty."
Patrick Henry
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"Freedom is not free; it must be won and defended."
Patrick Henry
"The night riders must carry the message of liberty through every village and home."
Paul Revere
"The road to liberty is paved not with comfort, but with conviction."
Paul Revere
"Those who fear the cost of freedom have already paid the price of servitude."
Paul Revere