Who said “None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope…”?

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Pearl S. Buck. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceWhat America Means to Me (1943)

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“None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free.”
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APA

Buck, P. S. (n.d.). None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18396-none-who-have-always-been-free-can-understand/

MLA

Buck, Pearl S. “None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18396-none-who-have-always-been-free-can-understand/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Buck, Pearl S. “None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18396-none-who-have-always-been-free-can-understand/.