Caps Quote by E. Cobham Brewer
“Tree of Liberty: A tree set up by the people, hung with flags and devices, and crowned with a cap of liberty. The Americans of the United States planted poplars and other trees during the war of independence, "as symbols of growing freedom." The Jacobins in Paris planted their first tree of liberty in 1790. The symbols used in France to decorate their trees of liberty were tricoloured ribbons, circles to indicate unity, triangles to signify equality, and a cap of liberty. Trees of liberty were planted by the Italians in the revolution of 1848.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 1898
Trees of Liberty symbolize freedom, unity, equality, and liberty across revolutions.
In simple terms: Trees represent freedom symbols.
Key Takeaway
Use symbols to inspire collective action.
Themes
history
symbolism
revolution
Mood
educational
inspirational
Type
historical
civic
When to use this quote
- protests
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
freedom
unity
equality
political symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do symbols unite people?
- What modern symbols embody liberty?
A Different Perspective
Symbols may be co‑opted or lose meaning.
