Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.

Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain securit

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that sacrificing freedom for the sake of security is ultimately futile. It suggests that those who willingly trade their personal liberties for a false sense of protection will ultimately lose both security and freedom. The quote implies that freedom and security are interconnected and that preserving one requires safeguarding the other. It serves as a reminder to prioritize the preservation of personal freedoms and not forsake them for temporary security measures.

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Freedom Security

By Benjamin Franklin

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