John Philpot Curran, (1750-1814) Irish Orator, Statesman, Judge Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 John Philpot Curran quotesJohn Philpot Curran QuotesJohn Philpot Curran It is the common fate of the indolent to see their rights become prey to the active. The conditions upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance; which condition if he break, servitude is at once the consequence of his crime, and the punishment of his guilt.~ John Philpot Curran Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.~ John Philpot Curran Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print