Quote by Marilyn vos Savant

What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom 'to' and freedom 'from.'

What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of America as the pursuit of a delicate balance between freedom 'to' and freedom 'from.' It suggests that America's identity lies in its ability to preserve individual liberties while also protecting the collective well-being. The emphasis on both freedoms emphasizes the significance of personal autonomy as well as the need for societal responsibility. It implies that the essence of America is not solely the absence of oppression but also the empowerment to exercise one's rights while considering the greater good of society.

Topics

Freedom

By Marilyn vos Savant

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Next to theology I give music the highest place of honor.

Next to theology I give music the highest place of honor.

Music

If you do not believe in yourself... chances are nobody else

If you do not believe in yourself... chances are nobody else will.

Belief

I don't go to premieres. I don't go to parties. I don't cove

I don't go to premieres. I don't go to parties. I don't covet the Oscar. I don't want any of that. I don't go out. I just have dinner at home every night with my kids. Being famous, that's a whole other career. And I haven't got any energy for it.

Famous

We all want more information available when making health ca

We all want more information available when making health care decisions for ourselves and our families.

Health

Everything in the universe has a purpose. Indeed, the invisi

Everything in the universe has a purpose. Indeed, the invisible intelligence that flows through everything in a purposeful fashion is also flowing through you.

Purpose

I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know wh

I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know when they're watching one of these food fight shows where journalists sit around and yell and scream at each other, versus serious issue reporting.

We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives

We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams.

Design

I'm a sucker for sad disco pop.

I'm a sucker for sad disco pop.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sad

It would be foolish to suggest that government is a good cus

It would be foolish to suggest that government is a good custodian of aesthetic goals. But, there is no alternative to the state.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Government

Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governan

Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.

Good Government People Together Got

War is a defeat for humanity.

War is a defeat for humanity.

Pope John Paul II

War

Really, if the lower orders don't set us a good example, wha

Really, if the lower orders don't set us a good example, what on earth is the use of them? They seem, as a class, to have absolutely no sense of moral responsibility.

Class