Quote by Denis Diderot

No man has received from nature the right to give orders to others. Freedom is a gift from heaven, and every individual of the same species has the right to enjoy it as soon as he is in enjoyment of his reason.

No man has received from nature the right to give orders to

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that no individual has an inherent authority to dominate or govern others. It asserts that freedom is not a privilege bestowed by one person upon another, but rather a natural entitlement given by a higher power. In this view, every human being of sound mind is inherently deserving of freedom and should be able to exercise it without interference or oppression. It emphasizes the inherent equality of individuals and challenges the concept of authoritarianism or dominance.

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