"liberty is the only genuinely valuable thing that men have invented"


Remember that the only way you can keep your freedom is to make sure no one takes it from your neighbors.
"I believe that liberty is the only genuinely valuable thing that men have invented, at least in the field of government, in a thousand years. I believe that it is better to be free than to be not free, even when the former is dangerous and the latter safe. I believe that the finest qualities of man can flourish only in free air – that progress made under the shadow of the policeman's club is false progress, and of no permanent value. I believe that any man who takes the liberty of another into his keeping is bound to become a tyrant, and that any man who yields up his liberty, in however slight the measure, is bound to become a slave."
— H.L. Mencken

One of those quotes that has defined my life. Chose for yourself and accept the consequences. That is what freedom and liberty are really about.

But please, don't accept my word for it.

"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."
— Patrick Henry

Or if you prefer the more modern version.

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"
— Ronald Reagan

Make your choice, don't let someone make it for you. May KFYHO guide your choice. Remember the only way you can keep your freedom is to make sure no one takes it from your neighbors.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Wed - September 22, 2010 at 01:57 PM  Tag


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