Homer Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"To speak his thoughts is every freeman's right,
in peace and war, in council and in fight."

by:	Homer (sometime between 1050-850 BC) legendary Greek epic poet
Source:	The Iliad
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Categories:	Defense, Free Thought, Individual Rights, Individualism, Peace, Speech, War
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Reader comments about this quote:

Freedom of speech also includes the sounds of silence. It is also wisdom to know when to exercise the freedom of speech - verbally, through expression or otherwise. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
Just how long has the freeman been defending his liberty? Seems like it never ends. ;-) -- E Archer, NYC 2
Ultimately, the inestimable right of freedom of expression can be rightly valued only by those to whom the unrelenting pursuit of the Truth is a Holy Grail. -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill 2
-- Mary - MI
This all the more important in this climate of Political Correctness. -- jim k, austin 1
-- Ronw13, ID
-- jim k, Austin