Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quoteShare via Email Print this Page Daily Quotes Archives2024-11-20 Nov 20, 2024In the end, more than freedom, they wanted security. They wanted a comfortable life, and they lost it all - security, comfort, and freedom. When the Athenians finally wanted not to give to society but for society to give to them, when the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again.~ Edward GibbonThe real freedom of any individual can always be measured by the amount of responsibility which he must assume for his own welfare and security.~ Robert WelchThe proverb warns that 'You should not bite the hand that feeds you.' But maybe you should if it prevents you from feeding yourself.~ Thomas Szasz Nov 19, 2024It is embarrassing to have to remind people of this in the United States of America. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson singled out three natural rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The last phrase, appearing instead of "property," has prompted much discussion. I cannot say what Jefferson was thinking. But here's a plausible theory: Property is already implicit in liberty. If you are free, you can use your belongings as you see fit. But by specifying the pursuit of happiness Jefferson might have been pointing out that the blessing of liberty need not be justified through selfless service to others. One's life and happiness on earth are justification enough.~ Sheldon RichmanLife is a gift. Freedom is a responsibility.~ Eric SchaubLiberty is not a right but a duty.~ Ezra Pound Nov 18, 2024What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as Freedom should not be highly rated.~ Thomas PaineLet them revere nothing but religion, morality and liberty.~ John AdamsChrist has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.~ St. Paul Nov 15, 2024I never hurt nobody but myself and that's nobody's business but my own.~ Billie HolidayMan is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.~ Jean-Jacques RousseauIn necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas Unity in things Necessary, Liberty in things Unnecessary, and Charity in all.~ Rupertus Meldenius Nov 14, 2024Intelligence appears to be the thing that enables a man to get along without education. Education enables a man to get along without the use of his intelligence.~ Albert Edward WigginThe object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.~ Marcus AureliusWhenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.~ Mark Twain Previous week's quotes Next week's quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print