America Quote by Ronald Reagan
“Our spirit is back, but we haven't reinstitutional ized it. We've got to do a better job of getting across that America is freedom -- freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of enterprise. And freedom is special and rare. It's fragile; it needs protection.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation, 1986
Freedom is a precious, delicate right that must be actively defended and promoted.
In simple terms: Freedom is fragile and needs protection.
Key Takeaway
Defend and cherish freedoms.
Themes
freedom
rights
politics
responsibility
Mood
proud
defensive
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- media coverage
- public policy
Key Concepts
civil liberties
democracy
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals safeguard freedom daily?
- What role does government play in protecting liberties?
A Different Perspective
Freedom can be compromised by complacency or authoritarianism.
![“Our spirit is back, but we haven't reinstitutionalized it. We've got to do a better job of getting across that America is freedom - freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of enterprise. And freedom is special and rare. It's fragile; it needs production [protection].” quote by Ronald Reagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bb/ronald-reagan-119_america_our-spirit-is-back-but-we-haven-t-reinst_2900845.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
