Let Freedom Ring

Happy 4th of July!

On this day of Independence, here are a few quotes to keep in mind as we celebrate our freedom while still fighting for the freedom of others.

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

—Nelson Mandela

“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.”

—Ruth Bader Ginsberg

“Those who deny freedom for others deserve it not for themselves”.

—Abraham Lincoln 

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.”

— Jim Morrison

Have a great holiday!

XO,

Elisa

6 comments on Let Freedom Ring

  1. Tamara
    July 5, 2023 at 8:09 pm (1 year ago)

    Those are excellent quotes, and of course lovely Ruth hits the nail on the head.

    Hope you had a lovely July 4!

    • Elisa
      July 5, 2023 at 8:59 pm (1 year ago)

      Love and miss RBG!

  2. Janice Gill
    July 4, 2023 at 4:48 pm (1 year ago)

    Great set of quotes. I particularly like the Nelson Mandela one.

    • Elisa
      July 5, 2023 at 9:00 pm (1 year ago)

      Thanks, Janice. I had never heard that one before, and once I read it – I had to include it.

  3. Julie A Jordan Scott
    July 4, 2023 at 3:07 pm (1 year ago)

    I love that you used an RBG quote first. I have to say recently it has gotten harder to get very gung ho about many of the things I used to love. I am going to a poetry event tonight. Grateful for the “counter programming.”

    • Elisa
      July 5, 2023 at 8:59 pm (1 year ago)

      I always need an RBG quote. I miss her. Hope you enjoyed the poetry event.