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“The rights hereby asserted are of the natural rights of mankind, and that if any act shall be hereafter passed to repeal the present or to narrow its operation, such act will be an infringement of natural right.” quote by Thomas Jefferson
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““The rights hereby asserted are of the natural rights of mankind, and that if any act shall be hereafter passed to repeal the present or to narrow its operation, such act will be an infringement of natural right.””

Thomas Jefferson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Natural rights are inherent; any law limiting them infringes on those rights.

In simple terms: Rights are innate and must not be restricted.

Key Takeaway

Protect fundamental human freedoms.

Themes

politics human rights law

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

political legal

When to use this quote

  • constitutional debates
  • civil rights movements
  • legal education

Key Concepts

natural rights legislation infringement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should societies limit rights for safety?
  • What defines natural rights?
A Different Perspective

Balancing rights with societal needs is complex.

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