~ Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes. ~

~ Freedom in general may be defined as the absence of obstacles to the realization of desires ~

~ I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind. ~

~ Any existence deprived of freedom is a kind of death. ~

~ There are only two kinds of freedom in the world; the freedom of the rich and powerful, and the freedom of the artist and the monk who renounces possessions ~

~ You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. You can only be free if I am free. ~

~ We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home. ~

~ True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. ~

~ The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe. ~

~ Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is a freedom. ~

~ If we do not believe in freedom of speech for those we despise we do not believe in it at all. ~

~ In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival. ~

~ Freedom lies in being bold. ~

~ Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differently. ~

~ To enjoy freedom, if the platitude is pardonable, we have of course to control ourselves. We must not squander our powers, helplessly and ignorantly, squirting half the house in order to water a single rose-bush; we must train them, exactly and powerfully, here on the very spot. ~