Freedom Quotes

A man has got to keep his extrication.The important thing is not to get bogged downIn what he has to do to earn a living.

The only certain freedom's in departure.

If society fits you comfortably enough, you call it freedom.

Freedom is when you are easy in the harness.

In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free.

I can understand wanting to have millions of dollars; there's a certain freedom, meaningful freedom, that comes with that.

I am not wanting in the purpose, though I may fail in the strength, to maintain my freedom from bad influences. ... May the Almighty grant that the cause of truth, justice, and humanity, shall in no wise suffer at my hands.

I think the negro is included in the word 'men' used in the Declaration of Independence.

Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in our bosoms. Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.

I have always hated slavery, I think as much as any Abolitionist.

Let minor differences, and personal preferences, if there be such; go to the winds. Let it be seen by the result, that the cause of free-men and free-labor is stronger in Chicago that day, than ever before.

I believe the Declaration that 'all men are created equal' is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest.

I wish all men to be free.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.

If freedom is short of weapons, we must compensate with willpower.

Once an individual severs his emotional and physical bondage, he is on the road to freedom, happiness and peace of mind.

I'm a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they're interested in.