"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance" — Thomas Jefferson

I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.

Source: An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, book 1 (1690)

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains

Source: The Social Contract, book 1 (1762)

The only security of all is in a free press

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

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves

Source: Letter to H. L. Pierce (Apr. 6, 1859)

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain.

Source: The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902)

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear as it is - infinite

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

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