Because Iranians have had to fight so long and painfully for political freedom, they have a deep appreciation for its value - perhaps deeper than many in the West who take their electoral rights for granted. Stephen Kinzer appreciationdeepelectoral share on social
I have thought that a good test of civilization, perhaps one of the best, is country life. Where country life is safe and enjoyable, where many of the conveniences and appliances of the town are joined to the large freedom and large benefits of the country, a high state of civilization prevails. John Burroughs appliancebenefitcivilization share on social
Day after day we must remember we can take freedom for granted. Day after day we must keep the bond between freedom and other values in mind. Jan Peter Balkenende bonddayfreedom Change image and share on social
Thus, the struggle for peace includes the struggle for freedom and justice for the masses of all countries. Arthur Henderson countryfreedominclude Change image and share on social
I think I prefer producing a little more than DJing because you have more freedom, you can make anything you want; it doesn't necessarily have to be four to the floor. You can go more with your mood, or the atmosphere that you're in. Armin van Buuren atmospherefloorfreedom share on social
Poets these days, like artists and composers, have won for themselves almost unlimited freedom. You can pass yourself off as a painter without being able to draw, as a composer without being conscious of key relationships, and as a poet without making yourself familiar with traditional verse forms. Anne Stevenson artistcomposerconscious share on social
No one who has lived even for a fleeting moment for something other than life in its conventional sense and has experienced the exaltation that this feeling produces can then renounce his new freedom so easily. Andre Breton conventionaleasilyexaltation share on social
Laws protecting the United States flag do not cut away at the freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendment... Congress made this position clear upon passage of the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which prohibited desecration of the flag. Larry Craig actamendmentclear share on social
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint. Edmund Burke evilfollygreat Change image and share on social