“Freedom is more precious than the gift that makes us lose it.”

“If a nation values anything more than freedom, it will lose its freedom; and the irony of it is that if it is comfort or money that it values more, it will lose that too.”

“The more precious His gift, the more anxious God for its return.”

“Pakistan not only means freedom and independence but Muslims ideology which has to be preserved which has come to us a precious gift and treasure and which we hope, others will share with us.”

“Next to the bestowal of life itself, the right to direct that life is God’s greatest gift to man…. Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give. It is inherent in the spirit of man. It is a divine gift to every normal being… Everyone has this most precious of all life’s endowments--the gift of free agency--man’s inherited and inalienable right.”

“Freedom is not a natural disposition, but God's precious gift to man. Those in whom viciousness becomes second-nature, those in whom brutality is linked with haughtiness, forfeit their ability and therefore their right to receive that gift. Hardening of the heart is the suspension of freedom.”

“Children are a precious gift, but they belong to no one but themselves. They are only lent us a little while.”

“Liberty is more precious than money or office; and we should be vigilant lest we purchase wealth or place at the price of inner freedom.”

“Wouldst thou bestow some precious gift upon thy fellows, make thyself a noble man.”

“Never let fear and stupid pride make you lose someone who's precious to you.”