Commission Quote by Caleb Cushing
“These our great natural rights we keep to ourselves; we will not have them tampered with; respecting them we give to you no commission whatsoever.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown political address, 19th century, null
Advocating that fundamental rights must remain untouched and free from exploitation.
In simple terms: Rights should stay pure and unexploited.
Key Takeaway
Guard your rights against manipulation.
Themes
rights
integrity
politics
Mood
defiant
assertive
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- legislation drafting
- civil rights advocacy
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
natural rights
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure rights stay unaltered?
- What mechanisms prevent exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Rights can be contested in courts, limiting absolute protection.
![“We were born with natural rights. We don't need civil rights. [African-Americans] don't need civil rights. They don't need them. They have inalienable rights granted by God in the Constitution. I mean, I'm discriminated against all the time. I don't care. It doesn't bother me. [I'm discriminated…” quote by Chuck Woolery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/877/chuck-woolery-16119_african-american_we-were-born-with-natural-rights-we-don_48287.jpg)
