Freedom Quote by David Hume
“It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Freedom is rarely taken all at once; it erodes gradually through incremental losses.
In simple terms: Liberty is lost piece by piece.
Guard against small encroachments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative reforms
- surveillance policies
- civil rights activism
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small liberty is being eroded?
- How can we protect incremental freedoms?
People may overlook subtle threats.