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Cherished Quotes

Quotes on what we treasure and protect

These cherished quotes explore what people hold most dear, including intimacy without fear, the protection of life, and treasured emblems of freedom.

There is no concept more generally cherished by publishers than that of the Undeserving Poor.

Quotes by A. J. Liebling

We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.

Quotes by William J. Brennan, Jr.

All life should be cherished and protected.

Quotes by Scott DesJarlais

Intimacy is something to be cherished, and intimacy is not something to be afraid of.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of things do these cherished quotes value?
They range from human life and intimacy to national symbols and social ideas people consider worth protecting.
Is intimacy discussed as something to fear?
No, one quote insists intimacy deserves to be treasured rather than approached with fear.
How does the flag connect to the idea of being cherished?
A quote argues that punishing flag desecration doesn't honor the freedom the cherished emblem actually represents.
Do the quotes touch on protecting life itself?
Yes, one states plainly that all life deserves to be cherished and protected.
Is there a critical take on what society chooses to cherish?
Yes, one quote wryly notes how publishers cherish the notion of the Undeserving Poor as a recurring concept.

A different quote turns cherished ideas into social commentary, questioning which concepts publishers and society choose to hold sacred.