Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending to

Summary

This quote captures the sentiment that the drawbacks of having excessive freedom are preferable to the restrictions of having limited freedom. It suggests that the challenges faced in a society with excessive liberties are better than the burdens of living in a society with insufficient liberties. The quote emphasizes the value of personal autonomy and the potential trade-offs individuals are willing to make for the sake of freedom, even if it comes with inconveniences or difficulties.

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Politics Liberty Political Philosophy

By Thomas Jefferson

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