10 quotes about freedom for Independence Day

America isn’t perfect. We’ll always have work to do. But the freedoms we have here have made America a top destination for those seeking a better life, and that won’t be changing anytime soon. In celebration of Independence Day, here are 10 quotes on freedom and liberty that help us understand some of the reasons we fought so hard for our independence 245 years ago…

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance.” – Woodrow Wilson

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” – Samuel Adams

“If you’re not ready to die for it, put the word ‘freedom’ out of your vocabulary.” – Malcolm X

“We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.” – William Faulkner

“I’d like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free and wanted other people to be also free.” – Rosa Parks

“My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.” – Abraham Lincoln

“We’re blessed with the opportunity to stand for something, for liberty and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to.” – Ronald Reagan

“In America, change is possible. It’s in our hands. Together, I know we’ll get there. Look how far we’ve already come.” – Barack Obama

I hope everyone has a great weekend, surrounded by those you love. Happy 4th of July!