“Liberty becomes a question of morals more than of politics.”

“Liberty is the harmony between the will and the law.”

“Property, not conscience, is the basis of liberty. For the defence of conscience need not arise. Property is always exposed to interference. It is the constant object of policy.”

“Liberty has not only enemies which it conquers, but perfidious friends, who rob the fruits of its victories: Absolute democracy, socialism.”

All liberty is conditional, limited and therefore unequal. The state can never do what it likes in its own sphere. It is bound by all kinds of law.”

“Liberty consists in the division of power. Absolutism, in concentration of power.”

“By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.”

“Towns were the nursery of freedom.”

“Conscription is not tolerated by a people that understands and loves freedom.”

“Political atheism: End justifies the means. This is still the most widespread of all the opinions inimical to liberty.”

“Free trade, to improve the condition of the people and fit them for freedom.”