Quote by Edmund Burke

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts.

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedie

Summary

This quote highlights the hidden threat that arises when individual freedoms and liberties are gradually eroded. By emphasizing that liberty can be slowly diminished for the sake of convenience or in incremental steps, it urges one to recognize the subtle erosion of basic rights. The quote warns that this gradual approach is potentially more dangerous since it can go unnoticed, leading to a society where essential freedoms are compromised without a collective outcry. It serves as a reminder to remain vigilant and safeguard liberty from being undermined incrementally.

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