"Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army." — Edward Everett

The only security of all is in a free press

Source: Letter to Lafayette (Nov. 4, 1823)

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth

Source: Letter to James Madison (Mar. 2, 1788)

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing

Source: Letter to James Madison (Jan. 30, 1787)

Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence

Source: Letter to Major General Stirling (Mar. 5, 1780)

A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty Is worth a whole eternity in bondage

Source: Cato, act 2 (1713)

I count life just a stuff to try the soul's strength on

Source: In a Balcony (1855)

Edward Everett Quote