I prefer liberty with danger than peace with slavery.

About This Quote

This quote from Benjamin Franklin is a good example of the passion that drove him to change the world. He’s a man who refused to compromise his values, who refused to accept any limitations placed on his life. In fact, he didn’t accept compromises at all. He wanted better for himself and he wanted it now.

He preferred liberty with danger, which meant risking everything to make a difference. The risk wasn’t in getting hurt; rather, it was in doing nothing and losing everything. But in the face of a dangerous world, he wouldn’t accept peace with slavery.

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