Civil rights Quote by Henry Campbell Black
“Liberty, whether natural, civil, or political, is the lawful power in the individual to exercise his corresponding rights. It is greatly favored in law.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Text: "Black's Law Dictionary", 1910
Defines liberty as lawful personal power to exercise rights, recognized by law
In simple terms: Liberty = lawful personal power to use rights
Uphold and protect individual freedoms
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil rights advocacy
- legal education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does law limit or expand personal liberty?
- What responsibilities accompany liberty?
Definition may be overly broad