The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I am an American citizen and feel I am entitled to the same rights as any other citizen. — Nat King Cole Copy Share Image
If state protects the rights of people, they start respecting the state. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
The destiny of human rights is in the hands of all our citizens in all our communities. — Eleanor Roosevelt Copy Share Image
I've gone beyond civil rights and human rights to creation rights. — Eldridge Cleaver Copy Share Image
America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America. — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
The Eleanor Roosevelt Award that I received for women's rights activities is one I treasure — Patty Duke Copy Share Image
But as population became denser, the natural chemical and biological recycling processes became overloaded, calling for a redefinition of property rights. — Garrett Hardin Copy Share Image
The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written. — Arlen Specter Copy Share Image
You people are right - I am for equal rights for women. I am for that female jobs such as feeding husband… — Janusz Korwin-Mikke Copy Share Image
The truth is, after all the declamations we have heard, that the Constitution is itself, in every rational sense, and to every… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
First and foremost, I'm a feminist. And basically that stems from a strong belief that all people and creatures deserve equal opportunity,… — Kathy Najimy Copy Share Image
We should not be followers of traditions that go against human rights...we are human beings and we make traditions — Malala Yousafzai Copy Share Image
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting… — Helen Suzman Copy Share Image
When our founding fathers drafted the Constitution and Bill of Rights, black people weren't even considered human. — Claudette Colvin Copy Share Image
In 'The General Strike,' we celebrate those who bring a new vision for the world to the table. People who stand for… — Justin Sane Copy Share Image
This is community land that belongs to particular clans, and therefore, it must go back and its administration and the determination as… — Thabo Mbeki Copy Share Image
I don't know - too much about Robert Williams tactics, but if he was trying to defend himself, he was within his… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
I have gay friends, I support gay rights, I have nothing against the gay community, but when I see two guys kissing,… — Artie Lange Copy Share Image
Some kind of settlement in Kashmir is crucial for both India and Pakistan. It's also tearing India apart with horrible atrocities in… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
If a man speculates on what 'society' should do for the poor, he accepts thereby the collectivist premise that men's lives belong… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
We must respect the rights and properties of our fellowman. And then learn to play the game of life, as well as… — Jesse Owens Copy Share Image
“People have a greater tolerance for evil than for violence. If crooked gamboling, thieving and robing are covered over folks will tolerate… — Louis L'Amour Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, the board of directors that the middle managers report to generally make them aggressive. Imagine being hired into a company and… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“In my judgment, the woman is the equal of the man. She has all the rights I have and one more, and… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“The object of this Essay is to assert one very simple principle, as entitled to govern absolutely the dealings of society with… — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
We also need to make sure women can be in charge of their reproductive health. We can't defund places like Planned Parenthood,… — Chrissy Teigen Copy Share Image
Good, healthy democratic societies are built on three pillars: there's peace and stability, economic development, and respect for rule of law and… — Kofi Annan Copy Share Image
Human rights are not the preserve of Western activists: The definition must extend to encompass the right to the dignified life; the… — Paul Kagame Copy Share Image
Dictatorship nations are outlaws. Any free nation had the right to invade Nazi Germany and, today, has the right to invade Soviet… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
May it not be asked of every intelligent friend to the liberties of his country, whether the power exercised in such an… — James Madison Copy Share Image
My own country's record on human rights for gay people is far from perfect. — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
Black people have been fighting for basic citizenship rights since the inception of the country. — Ta-Nehisi Coates Copy Share Image
“Freedom of speech is detestable only to those who have no desire to think for themselves.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
No man should have proprietary rights over land who does not use that land wisely and lovingly. — Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Copy Share Image
We live in a country where voting rights get gutted but Sharknado gets a sequel. — John Fugelsang Copy Share Image
