The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any more. – Georges Bernanos
The public good is in nothing more essentially interested than in the protection of every individuals private rights. – William Blackstone
Civil Rights: What black folks are given in the U.S. on the installment plan, as in civil-rights bills. Not to be confused with human rights, which are the dignity, stature, humanity, respect, and freedom belonging to all people by right of their birth. – Dick Gregory
There are those who say to you — we are rushing this issue of civil rights. I say we are 172 years late. – Hubert Humphrey
The theory of rights enables us to rise and overthrow obstacles, but not to found a strong and lasting accord between all the elements which compose the nation. – Giuseppe Mazzini
