Thomas Jefferson Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"To preserve the freedom
of the human mind then
and freedom of the press,
every spirit should be ready
to devote itself to martyrdom."

by:	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President
Date:	June 18, 1799
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Categories:	Conscience, Courage, Freedom, Learning, Liberty, Media, President
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Reader comments about this quote:

Maybe a bit drastic but, a standard — if not true on its face, its very close thereto. -- Mike,, Norwalk
A lot of folks exposing the truth are literally risking their lives — it's a good chance they are over the target. -- E Archer, NYC
The adult should be devoted to life. The adult should search out and find the life alternative. The famous martyrs mentioned for example did have alternatives. Socates, for instance, could have wished the city of Athens a fine farewell, declaring he was off to find intelligence, and no doubt would have found it. And instead of drinking from the deadly chalice, held it high above himself to observe Athens' aimless reflection as he left that degenerated enclave. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 1
Additionally, for you see Mr Socrates left us with the characteristics of worthless life. And we have found, with our more grounded social perspective(Socialistic), that an examined life is a valuable life. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 2