I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended. — Nelson Mandela

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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

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Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. -- Ronald Reagan

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Freedom, by definition, is people realizing that they are their own leaders. — Diane Nash

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Reality doesn’t impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me. I escape, one way or another. No more walls.

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The course of history shows that as a government grows, liberty decreases.

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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation. — Douglas MacArthur

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

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Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people. — Oscar Wilde

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Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life. -- Bob Marley

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