Comment by sumeno
7 months ago
That's a common misquote
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety"
The extra words are important
7 months ago
That's a common misquote
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety"
The extra words are important
"a little temporary" is key.
Also the background context of arguing for taxing the rich instead of making them aristocrats.