Auberon Herbert Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"We hold that what one man cannot morally do,
a million men cannot morally do, and government,
representing many millions of men, cannot do."

by:	Auberon Herbert (1838-1906) English writer, theorist, philosopher, 19th century individualist, member of the Parliament of the U.K.
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Categories:	Morality, Collectivism, Majority, Tyranny, Democracy, Government
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We hold this truth to be self evident ! ! ! Where is the legal nexus that compels the compliance of an innocent third party; or, makes the servant a slave master with authority to license (might does not make right); or, gives the right to one party to inflict another on basis of a made-up victimless crime, etc., etc., etc. ! ! ! ? IT DOES NOT EXIST ! ! ! -- Mike, Norwalk 1
Well said Mike. -- Cal, Lewisville, TX
-- J Carlton, Calgary
This is the foundation of republican government and a free society. -- E Archer, NYC 1
I don't understand this quote. The moral individual has the leadership of the government of the people. Steadily and resolute we become civilized citizens. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 1