John Adams Quotes on Freedom

Freedom is not something that can be bestowed upon us by others, but something that we must fight for ourselves. – John Adams

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. – John Adams

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. – John Adams

Liberty, once lost, is lost forever. – John Adams

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty. – John Adams

The people will be prepared to do what is right for their own liberty and happiness, and not afraid to follow their own judgement. – John Adams

Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people. – John Adams

Liberty, according to my metaphysics, is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about being able to do what you want, but also taking responsibility for your actions. – John Adams

Freedom is the foundation of all great societies. – John Adams

The preservation of liberty depends upon the intellectual and moral character of the people. – John Adams

Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. – John Adams

Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature. – John Adams

John Adams Quotes on Freedom part 2

Freedom is not just about having the ability to make choices, but also about having the responsibility to make the right choices. – John Adams

The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government. – John Adams

The only way to preserve freedom is to educate and inform the people. – John Adams

Freedom is not about being able to do whatever you want, but about being able to live your life without undue interference from others. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about individual rights, but also about the common good of society. – John Adams

Freedom is the most precious of all human rights and should be cherished and protected at all costs. – John Adams

A free government cannot exist without a free press. – John Adams

The freedom of speech and of the press is the bulwark of liberty. – John Adams

The freedom to express one’s opinions is a fundamental human right that should be protected and cherished. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about being able to speak your mind, but also about being able to listen to others and consider their views. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about individual rights, but also about the right of the people to govern themselves. – John Adams

The freedom to worship is a sacred right that should be protected and respected. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about being able to practice your own religion, but also about respecting and tolerating the beliefs of others. – John Adams

The price of freedom is the willingness to defend it. – John Adams

We must be willing to sacrifice for our freedom, for it is not free. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about the absence of tyranny, but also about the presence of justice and equality. – John Adams

The true measure of freedom is the ability to live without fear. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about political rights, but also about economic opportunity and social justice. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about individual liberty, but also about the freedom to pursue happiness and live a fulfilling life. – John Adams

The true test of freedom is not how it benefits the privileged few, but how it uplifts the whole of society. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about rights, but also about responsibilities. – John Adams

The freedom to think for oneself is the foundation of all other freedoms. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about being able to do what you want, but also about being able to be who you are. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about the absence of physical restraint, but also about the absence of mental and emotional bondage. – John Adams

The true measure of freedom is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and justly. – John Adams

The greatest threat to freedom is not external forces, but the erosion of our own values and principles. – John Adams

The fight for freedom is not a one-time event, but an ongoing struggle that requires vigilance and dedication. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about winning battles, but also about learning from defeats. – John Adams

The freedom to fail is essential to the freedom to succeed. – John Adams

Freedom is not just about the absence of fear, but also about the presence of courage. – John Adams

The preservation of freedom requires constant effort and sacrifice. – John Adams

Freedom is not just a right, but also a responsibility. With great power comes great responsibility. – John Adams