Benjamin Franklin: Those who would give up essential Liberty , to purchase a little temporary Safety , deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

Those who would give up essential Liberty , to purchase a little temporary Safet — Benjamin Franklin

Those who would give up essential Liberty , to purchase a little temporary Safety , deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

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