Quote by Molly Ivins

Many a time freedom has been rolled back - and always for the same sorry reason: fear.

Many a time freedom has been rolled back - and always for th

Summary

This quote highlights how throughout history, freedom has often been diminished or restricted. It emphasizes that fear is consistently the underlying motive for these rollbacks. Whether it is the fear of societal change, political instability, or threats to security, fear is used as leverage to justify curtailing freedoms. The quote implies that fear creates a cycle in which societies surrender their freedoms in an attempt to feel safer, ultimately perpetuating a sorry pattern of diminishing liberty.

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By Molly Ivins

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