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

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The two most misused words in the entire English vocabulary are love and friendship. A true friend would die for you, so when you start trying to count them on one hand, you dont need any fingers. – Larry Flynt

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Man is an artifact designed for space travel. He is not designed to remain in his present biologic state any more than a tadpole is designed to remain a tadpole. – William S. Burroughs

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For people to understand me when I travel, I speak with my hands. – Marcel Carne

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You arent wealthy until you have something money cant buy. – Garth Brooks

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