Quote by John Milton

The power of Kings and Magistrates is nothing else, but what is only derivative, transferrd and committed to them in trust from the People, to the Common good of them all, in whom the power yet remaines fundamentally, and cannot be takn from them, without a violation of thir natural birthright.

The power of Kings and Magistrates is nothing else, but what

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the authority of kings and magistrates is not inherent, but rather given to them by the people, who have entrusted it to them for the collective benefit. The power ultimately belongs to the people, and any attempt to strip them of this power would be a violation of their natural rights.

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