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 unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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.

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.

The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose
begins.

The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose
begins.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

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.

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.

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.