Benjamin Franklin, (1706-1790) US Founding Father Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Benjamin Franklin Quote “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”Benjamin Franklin ~ Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) US Founding FatherAttributed, Historical Review of Pennsylvania,1759 Liberty , Safety Ratings and Comments Reply L. Hanson, Edmonton, Canada 1/3/12 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/3/12 Welcome to Amerika. 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk Mike, Norwalk 9/28/23 I might add; “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” (Helen Keller) Reply kimo, USA 1/4/12 For mike, and the editor look up paul Revere media, hot and sizzing Join us To the editor, this is the new conservative site, put together by like minded men, much truth, much info 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/4/12 This should be carved in stone in the Capitol building. Reply Ronw13, ID 9/28/23 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Benjamin Franklin quote is found in these categories: Liberty quotes Safety quotes About Benjamin Franklin Bio of Benjamin Franklin Quotations by Benjamin Franklin Books by/about Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin videos Benjamin Franklin on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Benjamin Franklin