Quote by Woodrow Wilson

Liberty has never come from Government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of limitations of governmental power, not the increase of it.

Liberty has never come from Government. Liberty has always c

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This quote expresses the idea that true liberty and freedom have never been granted by governments, but rather have been asserted by the people themselves. Throughout history, the advancement of liberty has been achieved through the establishment of limits on governmental power, rather than by its expansion. It emphasizes the importance of individuals recognizing their own rights and actively resisting any encroachments on their freedoms.

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By Woodrow Wilson

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