Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of upholding personal freedom and implies that trading freedom for a sense of security is not justified. It suggests that individuals who are willing to give up their freedom in search of safety ultimately lose both. The quote also implies that true security is not obtained by sacrificing personal freedoms, but rather through protecting and preserving them.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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