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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Franklin
by jaimex2 2mo ago
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Franklin
- missedthecue 2mo agoThe funny thing about this quote in context was that Ben Franklin was using it to argue for MORE state power, not less. Remember, Ben was the guy that would steal private letters and publish them in his newspaper.
- rightbyte 2mo agoSpecifically, it was about the need to tax the rich and not grant them exemptions for favours like nobles.
- inigyou 2mo agoapplies no matter what words you substitute for Liberty and Safety.