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Jean-Paul Sartre Philosopher, Writer
Liberty

"We will freedom for freedom’s sake, in and through particular circumstances. And in thus willing freedom, we discover that it depends entirely upon the freedom of others and that the freedom of others depends upon our own. Obviously, freedom as the definition of a man does not depend upon others, but as soon as there is a commitment, I am obliged to will the liberty of others at the same time as my own. I cannot make liberty my aim unless I make that of others equally my aim."

Doe Liberty Commitment
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John Adams Founding Father, Politician
Liberty

"Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property, according to standing laws."

Law Liberty Individual
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John Adams Founding Father, Politician
Liberty

"Have you ever found in history, one single example of a nation, thoroughly corrupted, that was afterwards restored to virtue? And without virtue there can be no political liberty."

Political Liberty Example
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Jon Lord Musician
Liberty

"The ultimate success of this government and the stability of its institutions, its progress in all that can make a nation honored, depend upon its adherence to the principles of truth and righteousness."

Government Liberty Progress
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Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader
Liberty

"Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the entire path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are obstructed."

Practice Liberty Path
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Barack Obama Politician
Liberty

"Generally the Constitution is a charter of negative liberties, says what the states can't do to you, says what the federal government can't do to you. But it doesn't say what the state or federal government must do on your behalf."

Government Liberty Insightful
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Barack Obama Politician
Liberty

"It [the Constitution] didn't break free from the essential constraints that were placed by the founding fathers in the Constitution, at least as it's been interpreted, and the Warren court interpreted it in the same way that generally the Constitution is a charter of negative liberties. It says what the states can't do to you, it says what the federal government can't do to you, but it doesn't say what the federal government or the state government must do on your behalf. And that hasn't shifted."

Government Father Liberty
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Liberty

"Every fanatic or enemy of virtue is not at liberty to misrepresent the greatest geniuses and most heroic defenders of all that is valuable in this mortal world."

Enemy Liberty Atheist
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Abraham Lincoln Political Leader
Liberty

"Let all Americans - let all lovers of liberty everywhere - join in the great and good work. If we do this, we shall not only have saved the Union; but we shall have so saved it, as to make, and to keep it, forever worthy of the saving."

Forever Liberty Unions
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Abraham Lincoln Political Leader
Liberty

"The struggle of today, is not altogether for today - it is for a vast future also. With a reliance on Providence, all the more firm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events have devolved upon us."

Struggle Liberty Events
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