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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.
Where there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in
that being, whatever may be the sex read more
Where there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in
that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion.
The public good is in nothing more essentially interested, than in the protection of every individual's private rights.
The public good is in nothing more essentially interested, than in the protection of every individual's private rights.
Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
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.
Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.
Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.
I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual read more
I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual preference, of sexual orientation. It's wrong to say that women are unequal, if the Bible says so. It's wrong to say that Blacks are unequal even if the Hammite myth supports it or suggests it. The Bible is often wrong. It is often right. Of course, it is often brilliantly 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.
