Quote by Samuel Adams

Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, the right to life; secondly, to liberty; thirdly, to property; together with the right to support and defend them in the best manner they can. Those are evident branches of, rather than deductions from, the duty of self-preservation, commonly called the first law of nature.

Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first,

Summary

This quote, attributed to American Founding Father Samuel Adams, highlights the inherent rights of colonists during the time of revolution. Adams argues that individuals possess several natural rights: the right to life, liberty, and property. He emphasizes that these rights stem from the duty of self-preservation, which he considers a fundamental law of nature. Furthermore, Adams suggests that individuals have the right to protect and uphold these rights in any way possible. This quote encapsulates the sentiment and justification for seeking independence and defending oneself against threats to these fundamental rights.

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