Patriotism quote by Lyn Nofziger

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The tree of liberty needs to be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants
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"The tree of liberty needs to be watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants"

- Lyn Nofziger

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This quote by Lyn Nofziger is a suggestion of the relevance of securing liberty as well as freedom. It recommends that in order to preserve a free society, residents need to want to combat for their civil liberties and stand up against those that would certainly take away their flexibilities. The quote indicates that occasionally it is needed to utilize pressure to shield liberty, even if it implies giving up the lives of patriots and authoritarians. This quote is a tip that flexibility is not complimentary which it has to be defended and safeguarded. It is a phone call to activity for citizens to be cautious and to be happy to defend their civil liberties and the rights of others. It is a reminder that freedom is worth fighting for and that it deserves sacrificing for.

About the Author

This quote is written / told by Lyn Nofziger between June 8, 1924 and March 27, 2006. He/she was a famous author, the quote is categorized under the topic Patriotism. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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