Freedom Quotes

The fundamental sense of freedom is freedom from chains, from imprisonment, from enslavement by others. The rest is extension of this sense, or else metaphor.

True freedom requires the rule of law and justice, and a judicial system in which the rights of some are not secured by the denial of rights to others.

I'll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear. I mean really, no fear!

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.

A kite needs to be tied down in order to fly. I learned how important restrictions can sometimes be in order to experience freedom.

When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state.

I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom - how great is that?

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?

I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties for people around the world with this massive surveillance machine they're secretly building.

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.

We don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. Freedom is like that. It's like air. When you have it, you don't notice it.

To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.

Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom.

Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself.

I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it.

Exclusion is never the way forward on our shared paths to freedom and justice.

Children should have enough freedom to be themselves - once they've learned the rules.

The worst enemy of life, freedom and the common decencies is total anarchy; their second worst enemy is total efficiency.

Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.