Quote by Louis D. Brandeis

Those who won our independence... valued liberty as an end and as a means. They believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.

Those who won our independence... valued liberty as an end a

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This quote highlights the beliefs of the individuals who fought for independence and established a free nation. They regarded liberty as both a goal in itself and as a means to achieve happiness. They also recognized that courage was essential for safeguarding and preserving liberty. In essence, this quote emphasizes the deep value placed on personal freedom and the courage required to maintain it as a foundation for a content and fulfilling life.

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