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Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) evaluate the quote's meaning

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Answer and Explanation:

This quote is one of the many quotes from Benjamin Franklin which is somewhat self explanatory. Here he aims to emphasize the non-negotiability and emphatic importance of freedom. His quotes means that individuals who are ready to sacrifice their freedom regarding their right to speech or religion or every other right accorded justifiably to each individual in the society, if this individual is ready to give up his freedom in such a way that he cowers for the sake of his safety then this individual does not deserve his freedom or the safety he seeks

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