Quote by William Blackstone
The public good is in nothing more essentially interested than in

The public good is in nothing more essentially interested than in the protection of every individuals private rights. – William Blackstone

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So great moreover is the regard of the law for private property, that it will not authorize the least violation of it; no, not even for the general good of the whole community. – William Blackstone

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Men was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it. – William Blackstone

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The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any more. – Georges Bernanos

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There are those who say to you — we are rushing this issue of civil rights. I say we are 172 years late. – Hubert Humphrey

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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

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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

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Things happen in American politics in the political center. If the President will meet us in the center, there are things we can accomplish. – Mitch McConnell

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Novelties please less than they impress. – Byron, Don Juan, 1824

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. – Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

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