Quote#Freedom
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little…
Quote byBenjamin Franklin · 1706–1790
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: This was first used by Franklin for the Pennsylvania Assembly in its "Reply to the Governor" (November 11, 1755) Reply to the Governor.
English (original)
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
— Benjamin Franklin
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