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Rights Quotes by Lysander Spooner
- It is self-evident that no number of men, by conspiring, and calling themselves a government, can acquire any rights whatever over other men, or other…
- It is self-evident that no number of men, by conspiring, and calling themselves a government, can acquire any rights whatever over other men, or other…
- To say that majorities, as such, have a right to rule minorities, is equivalent to saying that minorities have, and ought to have, no rights,…
- All legitimate government is a mutual insurance company, voluntarily agreed upon by the parties to it, for the protection of their rights against wrong-doers. In…
- If any man's money can be taken by a so-called government, without his own personal consent, all his other rights are taken with it; for…
- A man's natural rights are his own, against the whole world; and any infringement of them is equally a crime, whether committed by one man,…
- It is a natural impossibility for any man to make a binding contract, by which he shall surrender to others a single one of what…
- The apology, that is constantly put forth for the injustice of government, viz., that a man must consent to give up some of his rights,…
- The very idea of law originates in men's natural rights. There is no other standard, than natural rights, by which civil law can be measured.…
- If two individuals enter into a contract to commit trespass, theft, robbery or murder upon a third, the contract is unlawful and void, simply because…
- Legally speaking, the term 'public rights' is as vague and indefinite as are the terms 'public health,' 'public good,' 'public welfare,' and the like. It…
- Legally speaking, there are no such things as 'public rights,' as distinguished from individual rights. Legally speaking, there is no such creature or thing as…
- Legislators and judges are necessarily exposed to all the temptations of money, fame, and power, to induce them to disregard justice between parties, and sell…
More Rights Quotes
- The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- We like to engage in a normal publishing effort, which is to act in a responsible manner and make sure the material… — Julian Assange
- In some places women have all the rights they deserve and in others there are big restrictions - in some countries they… — Michelle Bachelet
- Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. It's not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates. — Michelle Bachelet
- I am proud of my husband, Marcus, the love of my life, and his Swiss heritage. Even though I have been a… — Michele Bachmann
- People were floored when they saw that the underwear bomber, after less than 50 minutes of interrogation, was given the rights, privileges,… — Michele Bachmann
- Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. — Lord Acton
- The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern. — Lord Acton
- Gun control means being able to hit your target. If I have a 'hot button' issue, this is definitely it. Don't even… — Michael Badnarik
- Can any of you seriously say the Bill of Rights could get through Congress today? It wouldn't even get out of committee. — F. Lee Bailey
- The Good Friday Agreement and the basic rights and entitlements of citizens that are enshrined within it must be defended and actively… — Gerry Adams
- No matter whether it's someone from the political left or right, we just need a voice to stand up and defend animal… — Brigitte Bardot