John Locke Quote

"The Natural Liberty of Man is to be free from any Superior Power on Earth, and not to be under the Will or Legislative Authority of Man, but to have only the Law of Nature for his Rule."

by:	John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher and political theorist
Source:	Two Treatises on Government, 1690
Rating:
Categories:	Despotism, Freedom, Government, Justice, Law, Liberty, Oppression, Power, Tyranny
	Tweet

Every man or woman a Sovereign Individual, bound only by the constraints of an illumined conscience. A perfect portrayal of the Original Estate of Man, by the colossal John Locke.  -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill      3
Classic!!  This is the very basis of the founding of America.  When the rest of the political world starts to embrace this fundamental truth, then you will see a real 'transformation.'  -- E Archer, NYC      3
We hold this truth to be self evident.  -- Mike, Norwalk      1
To some, void of natures Right, it would seem farfetch, but in Reality, it is Truth. Men must be governed, who better than the Creators natural laws of conscience and outcomes. This our common law is established upon.   -- Ronw13, OR
-- jim k, Austin

Tweet  Rate this quote! How many stars? 0 1 2 3 4 5	What do YOU think?
Your name:	Your town:     CLICK JUST ONCE!

Get a Quote-A-Day! Free!
Liberty Quotes sent to your mail box.
Email: