Sallust Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master."

by:	Sallust [Gaius Sallustius Crispus] (86-34 BC) Statesman and Historian during the last century of the Roman Republic
Source:	Sallust (Gaius Sallustius Crispus) in Histories
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Categories:	Liberty, Peace, Serfdom, Servitude
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Reader comments about this quote:

WOW (again today) great distinction and, said exceedingly well - to the point. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
With that in mind, would it be fair to say that we have not lost our liberties so much as won our enslavement? Take out the trash in November. -- J Carlton, Calgary 1
Few men understand liberty fully. But those who do not understand liberty more often seek to be the master of others, not the servant of others. -- Justin, Elkland
Well said,J Carlton, and we must not replace the trash with more of the same. -- jim k, Austin,Tx 1
He certainly lived during Romes big transition the assassination of Julius Cesar and the birth of Emperors (Augustus) So his comment with regard to "Master" has much feeling. -- RBESRQ 1
Oh and then they redefine liberty as a 'utopia' where they are free of any personal responsibility. -- JoW, Utah 1
SO true! Whenever the people vote for the one that promises them money, they are essentially agreeing with this statement. -- E Archer, NYC 1