Freedom Appreciation Quotes

Prison was a blessing. Going to prison was the greatest thing that happened to me. It showed me that I wasn't infallible. It showed me that I was just human. It showed me that I can be back with my ghetto brothers I grew up with and have a good time. It taught me to cool out. It taught me patience. It taught me that I didn't ever want to lose my freedom. It taught me that drugs bring on the devil. It taught me to grow up.

I remember thinking that walking on the beach as a free man is pretty desirable.

So much of liberalism in its classical sense is taken for granted in the west today and even disrespected. We take freedom for granted, and because of this we don't understand how incredibly vulnerable it is.

But on the other side I am very glad that I can at least enjoy some freedom.

Many Americans don't have an understanding of the freedoms they regularly enjoy.

In countries where democracy is either non-existent or in development, on the other hand, citizens crave those freedoms. Maybe that is one lesson Western citizens can learn from those countries: treasure what you have. Use your rights and freedoms to effect the change you want.

Not to sound overly cheesy but I really appreciate the freedom we have in America - especially as a female.

It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you.

Those who prize freedom only for the material benefits it offers have never kept it for long.

It's almost worth having been in the army for the joy your freedom gives you.

Let me ask you, do you love your freedom that you have here in America? Well, so do I.

When a freedom is taken away from you, I suppose, you recognize it as a privilege, not a right.