American revolution Quote by Thomas Jefferson

A free people [claim] their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.

— Thomas Jefferson

“And ye peoples, to whom God gave the liberty to choose your own magistrates, see to it, that ye do not forfeit this favor,…

— John Calvin

It is our duty to endeavor always to promote the general good; to do to all as we would be willing to be done…

— Samuel West

The people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak, or to publish their sentiments; and the freedom of the press,…

— James Madison

“One's duty is to feel what is great, cherish the beautiful, and not accept all the conventions of society with the ignominy that it…

— Gustave Flaubert

Let these truths be indelibly impressed on our minds — that we cannot be happy, without being FREE — that we cannot be free,…

— John Dickinson

“Protection, therefore, against tyranny of the magistrate is not enough: there needs protection also against the tyranny of the prevailing opinion and feeling; against…

— John Stuart Mill

“Our natural rights come from an authority beyond the petty rule of man.”

— Bryant McGill

It is likewise to be observed that this society hath a peculiar chant and jargon of their own, that no other mortal can understand,…

— Jonathan Swift

“Yet we who presume to rule must do vile things for the good of the realm, howevermuch it pains us.” Lord”

— George R.R. Martin

Our constitution enshrines the rule of law, freedom of worship and expression, we cherish these values too.

— Hillary Clinton

A free people claim their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their magistrate.

— Thomas Jefferson