liberty - quotes

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.

Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826

was a 3rd president of US

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 )