Child Quote by Lucretia Mott
“A child, like all other human beings, has inalienable rights.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Seneca Convention, 1848
All humans possess rights that cannot be taken away.
In simple terms: Everyone has basic rights.
Key Takeaway
Respect and protect inherent rights.
Themes
human rights
equality
justice
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- education
- law enforcement
- policy making
- personal interactions
Key Concepts
natural law
inalinal rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure rights are upheld for all?
- What challenges arise when rights conflict?
A Different Perspective
Rights can be contested in practice.
![“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)
