Quote #0
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Bertrand Barère de Vieuzac
About This Quote
This quote needs no introduction—at least for now. We're working on adding more context soon.
Interpretation
The quote argues that political freedom is periodically sustained through violent conflict, implying that both defenders of liberty and oppressive rulers may be killed in the process.
Misattributions
- Thomas Jefferson
