Quote by Thomas Paine
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his ene

He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. – Thomas Paine

Other quotes by Thomas Paine

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. – Thomas Paine

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The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. – Thomas Paine

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The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. – Thomas Paine

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Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. – Thomas Paine

Liberty is the breath of life to nations. – George Bernard Shaw

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

The winds that blow through the wide sky in these mounts, the winds that sweep from Canada to Mexico, from the Pacific to the Atlantic – have always blown on free men. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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My grandmother was an actress too. In the thirties and forties she was under contract with Universal Studios. Crazy credits, lots of them. My dad was also under contract with Universal Studios. And my first film was shot on the same stage they both worked on at Universal. – Chris Pine

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Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money, power and influence. – Henry Chester

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