Attack Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“Freedom can be killed by neglect as well as by direct attack.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Neglect can erode liberty as surely as overt oppression.
In simple terms: Neglect kills freedom too.
Key Takeaway
Guard against complacency.
Themes
freedom
neglect
vigilance
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- government policy
- community activism
Key Concepts
political theory
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice subtle threats to liberty?
- What actions keep freedom alive?
A Different Perspective
Freedom can be restored only through active defense.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
