Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Quote “Personal liberty is the paramount essential to human dignity and human happiness.” ~ Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) Freedom , Happiness , Respect , Liberty , Dignity Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/31/07 Amen Reply J Carlton, Calgary 12/31/07 You can say that again....Amen Reply E Archer, NYC 12/31/07 Personal liberty is also essential for any true security as well. Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 12/31/07 Personal liberty is much more a function of relationships with others than with government. All relationships tend to define and control us. Choose your relationships wisely. Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 12/31/07 This quote doesn't seem nearly prolix enough for Bulwer-Lytton though it is certainly sagacious and erudite enough. Reply warren, olathe 1/2/08 Reply vedapushpa, Bangalore -India 12/31/13 That indeed is the real religious pursuit as well - and it is best obtained by optimizing'' and not either exceeding or denying one's eco-socio-political needs. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Happiness quotes Respect quotes Liberty quotes Dignity quotes About Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Bio of Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Quotations by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Books by/about Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton videos Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton