“Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.”~Samuel Adams
“Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.”~Samuel Adams
“Wings are freedom only when they are wide open in flight. On one’s back they are a heavy weight.”~Marina Tsvetaeva Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born on this day in 1892.
“The first need of a free people is to define their own terms.”~Stokely Carmichael American activist Stokely Carmichael was born on this day in 1941.
“The road to freedom must be uphill, even if it is arduous and frustrating.” ~Andrew Goodman American civil rights activist Andrew Goodman was born on this day in 1943.
“I have discovered that my freedom is within me, and nothing can destroy it.” ~Janet Frame New Zealand author Janet Frame was born on this day in 1924.
“Until we are all free, we are none of us free.” ~Emma Lazarus American author and activist for Emma Lazarus was born on this day in 1849.
“I need to feel like I have that freedom to make mistakes and to just try things.” ~Megan Rapinoe American professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe was born on this day in 1985.
“Freedom is a public library.” ~Paula Fox American author Paula Fox was born on this day in 1923.
“Once you have perceived that life is very cruel, the only response is to live with as much humanity, humour and freedom as you can.” ~Sarah Kane English playwright, screenwriter, and theatre director Sarah Kane was born on this day in 1971.
“The essence of a free life is being able to choose the style of living you prefer free from exclusion and without the compulsion of conformity or law.”~Eleanor Holmes Norton American lawyer and politician Eleanor Holmes Norton was born on this day in 1937.
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