Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Sallust Quote “Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.” ~ Sallust [Gaius Sallustius Crispus] (86-34 BC) Statesman and Historian during the last century of the Roman RepublicSallust (Gaius Sallustius Crispus) in Histories Liberty , Peace , Serfdom , Servitude Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 6/30/10 WOW (again today) great distinction and, said exceedingly well - to the point. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 6/30/10 With that in mind, would it be fair to say that we have not lost our liberties so much as won our enslavement? Take out the trash in November. Reply Justin, Elkland 6/30/10 Few men understand liberty fully. But those who do not understand liberty more often seek to be the master of others, not the servant of others. Reply jim k, Austin,Tx 6/30/10 Well said,J Carlton, and we must not replace the trash with more of the same. Reply RBESRQ 6/30/10 He certainly lived during Romes big transition the assassination of Julius Cesar and the birth of Emperors (Augustus) So his comment with regard to "Master" has much feeling. Reply JoW, Utah 7/1/10 Oh and then they redefine liberty as a 'utopia' where they are free of any personal responsibility. Reply E Archer, NYC 7/4/10 SO true! Whenever the people vote for the one that promises them money, they are essentially agreeing with this statement. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Sallust quote is found in these categories: Liberty quotes Peace quotes Serfdom quotes Servitude quotes About Sallust Bio of Sallust Quotations by Sallust Books by/about Sallust Sallust videos Sallust on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Sallust