Adversaries Quote by Thucydides

When extremists extract concessions from democracies on points of principle, either by blackmail or terror, democracies do not have long left.

— Philippe Val

...[W]e insist on the principle that no danger or crisis, foreign or domestic, will be solved by Americans surrendering more of their constitutional liberties,…

— Larry P. Arnn

Every consession gives rise to further concessions, we cannot back down, because behind us there is only an abyss, we must keep our promises…

— Vaclav Havel

To obtain a just compromise, concession must not only mutual-it must be equal also…There can be no hope that either will yield more than…

— John Marshall

Possessions and concessions are not often what they seem, they drag you down and load you down in disguise of security.

— Neil Young

Defense gives rise to fears of losing independence

— Mak_786

The concessions of the privileged to the unprivileged are seldom brought about by any better motive than the power of the unprivileged to extort…

— John Stuart Mill

You will never be more secure, you will never be more safe, and you will never be happier, more satisfied, than when you are…

— Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Those who are ready to sacrifice freedom for security ultimately will lose both.

— Abraham Lincoln

Though there are some debatable exceptions, sanctions rarely play a significant role in dislodging or constraining the behavior of despicable regimes.

— Jacob Weisberg

[In the event of war, Americans would] resort for repose and security to institutions which have a tendency to destroy their civil and political…

— Alexander Hamilton

Security is the absolute precondition for sustainable recovery from conflict; without it, people cannot rebuild their country or return to school or work.

— Richard N. Haass