Freedom Quote by Walter Lippmann
“Private property was the original source of freedom. It still is its main bulwark.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Public Opinion, Walter Lippmann, 1922
Ownership of property is seen as the foundation of personal liberty and societal stability.
In simple terms: Property underpins freedom.
Protect private ownership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation
- urban development
- individual rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is private property always the best safeguard of freedom?
- How do we balance property rights with public good?
Overemphasis on property can ignore communal responsibilities.