Thucydides Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage."

by:	Thucydides (c.460-c.395 BC) Greek historian, author of the 'History of the Peloponnesian War'
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Categories:	Courage, Freedom, Happiness
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Reader comments about this quote:

Those in the Teaparty are showing the courage. -- cal, lewisville, tx
Courage comes from the faith that one is doing the right thing. -- Anon
The founder's showed courage that we must match in this century if we are to maintain their dream of a free people. -- J Carlton, Calgary
Amen to the above three. -- jim k, Austin
Courage is deciding how much you will endure before you will act, and then acting when that threshold is reached. -- Justin, Elkland
good comments by all above, there is much truth in the quote. -- Mike, Norwalk
Courage is the necessary virtue for freedom and happiness. -- E Archer, NYC
Gird your loins and stand firm! -- Abigail, CM