Freedom Quotes by Thomas Paine
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Supporting liberty takes effort, as the quotes say people must work to keep freedom alive. They compare ancient societies that loved liberty but lacked the principle to stay free, and warn that harsh punishment and false toleration can erode rights. The words also stress that even opponents should be protected to keep liberty safe.
![“May she [United States] never forget that a fair national reputation is of as much importance as independence. That it possesses a charm that wins upon the world, and makes even enemies civil. That it gives a dignity which is often superior to power, and commands reverence where pomp and splendor…” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b4/thomas-paine-267_america_may-she-united-states-never-forget-that_2742944.png)
