"Those who would give up essential liberty to pu..." - Benjamin Franklin

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

― Benjamin Franklin

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Added on 1/31/2026

About Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath, statesman, diplomat, inventor, and writer who was one of the principal founders of the United States.

Born: 1706-01-17

Died: 1790-04-17