We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.

Freedom is more precious than the gift that makes us lose it.

It is true that liberty is precious — so precious that it must be rationed.

Freedom itself demands discomfort.

Freedom is a very dangerous thing. We ration it very closely.

Liberty is more precious than money or office; and we should be vigilant lest we purchase wealth or place at the price of inner freedom.

All of us know the true meaning of freedom. Some of us appreciate it more than those who have been here for many generations.

Freedom is a rare and delicate plant. Our minds tell us, and history confirms, that the great threat to freedom is the concentration of power.

We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians; without the resolution of conflicts in East Timor, the Sudan and other parts of the world.

Nothing is more unbearable, once one has it, than freedom.

to recognize the freedom of another is to acknowledge his right to it, even at the cost of suffering

I cherish my own freedom dearly, but I care even more for your freedom. Too many have died since I went to prison. Too many have suffered for the love of freedom.

Most of us cherish freedom, but when we actually get the opportunity to make our own way it can be terrifying.

We have to prepare to have freedom.