Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., (1841-1935) US Supreme Court Justice, also known as "The Great Dissenter" Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Quote “Freedom is the ferment of freedom. The moistened sponge drinks up water greedily; the dry one sheds it.”Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1841-1935) US Supreme Court Justice, also known as "The Great Dissenter" Freedom Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes About Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Bio of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Quotations by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Books by/about Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. videos Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.