“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

“...if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.”

“I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions led by a sheep”

“The fewer responsibilities we have, the less free we are. Communism and democracy differ in this only by a matter of degree. We can vote away freedom as easily as it can be taken away.”

“There is no heroism in sheep. They stand on the hill and go “Baa”, as they’re being slaughtered.”

“Freedom requires effort if it is to be won and vigilance if it is to be maintained. People just don't value freedom until it is taken away.”