Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Under the law of nature, all men are born free, every one comes into the world with a right to his own person, which includes the liberty of moving and using it at his own will. This is what is called personal liberty, and is given him by the Author

Under the law of nature, all men are born free, every one co

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This quote emphasizes the inherent freedom and equality that all individuals possess according to the laws of nature. It asserts that with birth, every person has a fundamental right to their own body and the autonomy to make decisions about its movement and usage. Referred to as personal liberty, this inherent right is believed to be granted by a higher power or the "Author." This quote promotes the concept of natural rights and the idea that individual freedom is a birthright.

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