Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little tempor…

Benjamin Franklin
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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. ✨ Benjamin Franklin (2017). The Complete Works of Benjamin Franklin: Letters and Papers on Electricity, Philosophical Subjects, General Politics, Moral Subjects & the Economy, American Subjects Before & During the Revolution, p.812, Madison & Adams
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