Best Quote by William Wallace
“When I was a boy, the priest, my uncle, carefully inculcated upon me this proverb, which I then learned and have ever since kept in my mind: 'Dico tibi verum, Libertas optima rerum; Nunquam servili, sub nexu vivito, fili.' 'I tell you a truth: Liberty is the best of things, my son; never live under any slavish bond.'”
About This Quote
Source Historical anecdote, possibly fictional or misattributed
A proverb teaches that true liberty is supreme and one should never live under oppression.
In simple terms: Liberty is supreme; avoid oppression.
Pursue freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- social movements
- education
- political activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does liberty mean to you?
- How can you resist subtle oppression?
Historical accuracy of the quote is uncertain.