America Quote by George W. Bush
“America will not pretend that jailed dissidents prefer their chains, or that women welcome humiliation and servitude, or that any human being aspires to live at the mercy of bullies… ...Liberty will come to those who love it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union, George W. Bush, 2001
True liberty cannot exist when people accept oppression or humiliation; freedom belongs to those who cherish it.
In simple terms: Freedom requires rejecting oppression and valuing liberty.
Defend liberty and resist oppression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political protest
- human rights campaigns
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does liberty mean to you personally?
- How can you support those facing oppression?
Oppression may be internalized, making resistance difficult.