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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.
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.
Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He read more
Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He insists it also run interference for him.
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.
The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all
social progress.
The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all
social progress.
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.
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.
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.
Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.