Men speak of natural rights, but I challenge any one to show where in nature any rights existed or were recognized until there was established for their declaration and protection a duly promulgated body of corresponding laws.

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of "natural rights" is a human construct rather than something inherent in nature. It argues that rights only come into existence when there is a legal system in place to declare and protect them. The quote challenges the belief that individuals inherently possess certain rights naturally, emphasizing the importance of a formalized legal framework for the recognition and safeguarding of these rights.

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