[Speech] LIBERTY, WHEN IT BEGINS TO TAKE ROOT, IS A PLANT OF RAPID GROWTH. - Washington's Observation
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
/lɪbərti wɛn ɪt bɪˈɡɪnz tuː teɪk rut ɪz ə plænt ʌv ˈræpɪd ɡroʊθ/
Growth of freedom
George Washington remarked that "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth," highlighting the swift expansion of freedom once it is established. This observation underscores the power of liberty to inspire and transform societies. Washington’s leadership during the American Revolution and the founding of the United States exemplifies the enduring impact of liberty.
Background
George Washington
1st President of the United States
Letter to James Madison, 1788