Independence Day Sayings

Celebrating liberty, freedom, and the American spirit — 771 sayings

I am a Conservative to preserve all that is good in our Constitution, a Radical to remove all that is bad.

— Benjamin Disraeli 1832
Political

The freedom of the air is a wonderful thing.

— Amelia Earhart 1930s
Justice & Rights

Our socialist system is the best social system that provides the people with genuine freedom and happiness.

— Kim Jong-il 1992
Political

Patriotism is the greatest insanity the world has ever suffered.

— Charlie Chaplin Unknown
General

We do hereby abolish the Republican party, and command that no more attention be paid to it.

— Emperor Norton 1869
Political

We do hereby declare ourselves to be the rightful ruler of these United States, and all who oppose us are traitors.

— Emperor Norton circa 1860s
Power & Leadership

I will not allow my country to become a banana republic.

— Ferdinand Marcos 1968
Political

I came to America to show the Filipinos that I am not afraid. I am not guilty. I am not corrupt. I am not a thief. I am a victim.

— Imelda Marcos 1988
Justice & Rights

I am a champion of freedom.

— Silvio Berlusconi 2000s
Justice & Rights

After demonstrating that theism is unsuitable for a republican government, I find it crucial to prove that French morals are likewise inappropriate.

— Marquis de Sade 1795
Political

Social order at the expense of liberty is hardly a bargain.

— Marquis de Sade 1795
General

We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within.

— Nikita Khrushchev 1959 (approx.)
War & Violence

The United States will eventually fly the Communist red flag… The American people will hoist it themselves.

— Nikita Khrushchev 1959 (approx.)
Political

'Freedom' in capitalist countries exists only for those who possess money and who consequently hold power.

— Nikita Khrushchev Unknown
General

I'm going to build an airline that makes American look like the third-rate outfit it is.

— Howard Hughes Unknown, but likely during his involvement with TWA.
General

If you're born in capitalist America, you're born in sin.

— Jim Jones 1978
Political

I'm the freedom fighter.

— Jim Jones 1978
War & Conflict

The wilderness is the only place where true freedom can be found.

— Ted Kaczynski 1997
Justice & Rights

When I say free software, I'm talking about freedom, not price.

— Richard Stallman late 1980s onwards
Justice & Rights

If you give up your freedom for security, you deserve neither.

— Richard Stallman Various
Justice & Rights
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