“Look, freedom is an overwhelming American notion. The idea that we want to see the world, the peoples of the world free is something that all of us subscribe to.”
Freedom is one of those words that everyone values and nobody defines the same way. These quotes explore liberty, independence, autonomy, and the tension between personal freedom and collective responsibility.
“Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements.”
“Look, freedom is an overwhelming American notion. The idea that we want to see the world, the peoples of the world free is something that all of us subscribe to.”
“What is ominous is the ease with which some people go from saying that they don't like something to saying that the government should forbid it. When you go down that road, don't expect freedom to survive very long.”
“Our single most important challenge is therefore to help establish a social order in which the freedom of the individual will truly mean the freedom of the individual.”
“There are two good things in life - freedom of thought and freedom of action.”
“By helping readers understand these mechanics, I hope they will appreciate why freedom is for everyone, why it is essential for our security and why the free world plays a critically important role in advancing democracy around the globe.”
“Freedom is absolutely necessary for the progress in science and the liberal arts.”
“New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate.”
“It is capitalist America that produced the modern independent woman. Never in history have women had more freedom of choice in regard to dress, behavior, career, and sexual orientation.”
“In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.”
“Giving up even an ounce of precious freedom is a very serious thing to do.”
“The message of Passover remains as powerful as ever. Freedom is won not on the battlefield but in the classroom and the home. Teach your children the history of freedom if you want them never to lose it.”
“Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land that now constitutes the United States. They have helped develop the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and separation of powers that form the foundation of the United States Government.”
“Freedom of conscience entails more dangers than authority and despotism.”
“Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.”
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”