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"A free man is as jealous of his responsibilities
as he is of his liberties."

by:	Cyril James (1901-1989) Afro-Trinidadian�historian,�journalist,�socialist�theorist, essayist. Best known as�C. L. R. James, who sometimes wrote under the�pen-name�J. R. Johnson
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What do you say of a man that desires others (the government) to be responsible for him providing for all of his needs, what then becomes of his desire for liberty? -- Mike, Pleasant Hill 1
If the use of 'jealous' here references a vigilance in guarding a status of being and its natural expression (more than a mere possession) - 5 stars +. Liberty is inherent to the being with no responsibilities required - it just is. The act(s) of being responsible for the exercise of liberty is a requisite to guard against designing and evil parties. Responsibilities entail the lawful manifestations of natural law. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
A Free-Man, becomes a servant to Liberty, a burden of responsibility, that reaps great rewards, peace to thyself and others. The out working of natural law, doing that which is right, " The result of righteousness is peace and quiet." -- Ronw13, Yachats Or
True quote and thanks to Ronw13 for not writing a 2000 word tome. -- jim k, Austin
Freedom comes with a shell of responsibility, if you break that shell, then you may lose your liberty. -- Jaime Olguin, San Diego
It is not a shell, but a Core of responsibility, never to be made light of, but only with respect, for it is someone's life always on the Line !! Like GRAVITY !! Semper Fi ! Light heartedness is lukewarm water ! -- Ronw13, Yachats Or
I have been wanting to be responsible for myself for as long as I can remember. When will I be allowed to grow up and make my own decisions? What is freedom without personal responsibility? A ward of the State is not free. -- E Archer, NYC 1

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