John Milton, 1608-1674
was an English poet
Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826
was a 3rd president of US
The tree of Liberty needs to be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Paine, 1737-1809
was an US patriot and political philosopher
He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Clarence (Seward) Darrow, 1857-1938
was an US defense lawyer
You can protect your liberties in this world only by protecting the other man's freedom. You can be free only if I am free.
Patrick Henry, 1736-1799
was an US orator, patriot, and politician in American Revolution
Give me liberty, or give me death.
( A speech before the American Revolution )