Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a
right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to read more

Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a
right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together
with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.

It is a right and duty of the wise ones to purify the strong by teaching them their duties and read more

It is a right and duty of the wise ones to purify the strong by teaching them their duties and to strengthen the weak by teaching them their rights.

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.

What is true of every member of the society, individually, is true of them all collectively; since the rights of read more

What is true of every member of the society, individually, is true of them all collectively; since the rights of the whole can be no more than the sum of the rights of the individuals.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.

The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.

The right to be heard does not include the right to be taken seriously.

The right to be heard does not include the right to be taken seriously.

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.

We hold these truths to be self-evident,--that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator read more

We hold these truths to be self-evident,--that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.