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Benjamin Franklin Quote: Why Freedom Is More Valuable Than Security

„Whoever gives up freedom to gain security will, in the end, lose both.“

Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin's iconic quote reveals why freedom is more important than security – sacrificing both means losing everything.
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Benjamin Franklin was an American statesman, scientist, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

This quote strongly warns against sacrificing freedom for a sense of supposed security – in the end, both are lost.


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Quote by Benjamin Franklin about the trade-off between freedom and security

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was an American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He played a major role in the American Declaration of Independence and made lasting contributions to science, politics, and society through his diverse pursuits.

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