The fact is that the average mans love of liberty is nine-tenths - TopicsExpress



          

The fact is that the average mans love of liberty is nine-tenths imaginary, exactly like his love of sense, justice and truth. He is not actually happy when free; he is uncomfortable, a bit alarmed, and intolerably lonely. Liberty is not a thing for the great masses of men. It is the exclusive possession of a small and disreputable minority, like knowledge, courage and honor. It takes a special sort of man to understand and enjoy liberty — and he is usually an outlaw in democratic societies. HL Mencken Baltimore Evening Sun (12 February 1923)
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 07:21:29 +0000

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