"Une société qui sacrifiera un peu de liberté pour un peu d'ordre perdra les deux et ne mérite ni l'un ni l'autre."

Simplified Meaning:

When a community gives up some of their personal freedoms to gain a bit more security or control, they risk losing both their freedom and their security, and they don't really deserve either. Imagine living in a neighborhood where everyone is free to do many things but some people feel unsafe because of this freedom, so they agree to more strict rules and restrictions. Now, they can't do as many things as before, but they hope these strict rules will make them safer. However, over time, they might find that the increased rules don't actually make them safer and now they also miss the freedom they once had. For example, in a country that heavily restricts freedom of speech to prevent conflicts and maintain order, people might end up not only losing their right to express themselves but also find that the society isn't any more peaceful or secure. To apply this to your life, be cautious about supporting rules or laws that limit personal freedoms in the name of security, as in the long run, you might end up with neither.