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Quote from Lord Acton,


"By liberty I mean the assurance
that every man shall be protected
in doing what he believes is his duty against
the influence of authority and majorities,
custom and opinion."


By:

Lord Acton (more quotes by Lord Acton or books by/about Lord Acton)


[John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton] (1834-1902), First Baron Acton of Aldenham

[John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton]<br/>(1834-1902) First Baron Acton of Aldenham

Source:

The History of Freedom in Antiquity, 1877

Categories:

Conscience, Democracy, Freedom, Independence, Service, Liberty, Duty

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