Blessing Quote by David Hume
“Liberty is a blessing so inestimable, that, wherever there appears any probability of recovering it, a nation may willingly run many hazards, and ought not even to repine at the greatest effusion of blood or dissipation of treasure.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Essays, Moral, Political, and Legal, 1748
Liberty is so valuable that societies will risk great costs to regain it, even if it requires blood or treasure.
In simple terms: Freedom is priceless, worth any sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Protect liberty at all costs.
Themes
freedom
risk
national sacrifice
Mood
determined
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- revolution
- war
- civil rights movements
- independence struggles
Key Concepts
political philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Is there a limit to the sacrifices made for freedom?
- How do we balance liberty with stability?
A Different Perspective
Liberty may be used to justify excessive violence.
