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No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
No man was ever endowed with a right without being at the same time saddled with a responsibility.
No man was ever endowed with a right without being at the same time saddled with a responsibility.
From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a read more
From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.
Every man has by the law of nature a right to such a waste
portion of the earth as read more
Every man has by the law of nature a right to such a waste
portion of the earth as is necessary for his subsistence.
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your
right to say it.
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your
right to say it.
They made and recorded a sort of institute and digest of anarchy,
called the rights of man.
They made and recorded a sort of institute and digest of anarchy,
called the rights of man.
The equal right of all men to the use of land is as clear as
their equal right to read more
The equal right of all men to the use of land is as clear as
their equal right to breathe the air--it is a right proclaimed by
the fact of their existence. For we cannot suppose that some men
have a right to be in this world, and others no right.
Reparation for our rights at home, and security against the like
future violations.
Reparation for our rights at home, and security against the like
future violations.
Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.