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Tolerance can be exercised only by those who have well-grounded convictions (although it will not always be exercised even by them). For such people tolerance… — Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn
[The purpose of a written constitution is] to bind up the several branches of government by certain laws, which, when they transgress, their acts shall… — Thomas Jefferson
The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their… — Gerrit Smith
As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That… — John Trumbull
I care more about the country than what happens to me. But we can't allow the law to become a political weapon or agree to… — Edward Snowden
The laboring classes constitute the main part of our population. They should be protected in their efforts peaceably to assert their rights when endangered by… — Grover Cleveland
If some people got their rights they would complain of being deprived of their wrongs. — Oliver Herford
A hundred years ago, when Richard Strauss, who has already been quoted and already been heard today, and other creative people, laid the foundation stone… — Johannes Rau
Violence always seems to me the worst form of tyranny. It deprives people of their rights, including the right to live. — Rebecca Solnit
I am in favor of carrying out the Declaration of Independence to women as well as men. Women having to suffer the burdens of society… — Leland Stanford
San Francisco can start right now to become number one. We can set examples so that others will follow. We can start overnight. We don't… — Harvey Milk
While the men of the steel industry were going through blood and gas in defense of their rights and their homes and their families, elsewhere… — John L. Lewis
The criteria for serving one's country should be competence, courage and willingness to serve. When we deny people the chance to serve because of their… — Dianne Feinstein
As a vibrant force in civil society, women continue to press for their rights, equal participation in decision-making, and the upholding of the principles of… — Michelle Bachelet
We are all equal, rich and poor, and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
The time has come to end the suffering and the plight of millions of Palestine refugees in the homeland and the Diaspora, to end their… — Mahmoud Abbas
Women have to risk civil disobedience for their rights. — Sonia Johnson
I think people have had the understanding for many years that whatever happens with the separation of parents, that the kids automatically go to the… — Dwyane Wade
It is a shame that so many leaders spend their time pondering their rights as leaders instead of their awesome responsibilities as leaders. — James Hunter
I have always used the burqa because men are using the burqa in the name of culture and religion to take freedom from women. Women… — Malina Suliman
The trade agreement itself does have labor and environmental protections, but we have to stand for human rights and we have to make sure that… — Barack Obama
Eight generations of African-Americans are still waiting to achieve their rights - compensation and restitution for the hundreds of years during which they were bought… — Cynthia McKinney
The function of our Government is to insure to all its citizens, now and hereafter, their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.… — Theodore Roosevelt
Even when I am gone, I shall remain in people's minds the star of their rights, my name will be the war cry of their… — Napoleon Bonaparte
The true Christians are the true citizens, lofty of purpose, resolute in endeavor, ready for a hero's deeds, but never looking down on their task… — Theodore Roosevelt

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