Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our wil

Summary

This quote by Thomas Jefferson emphasizes the concept of rightful liberty. According to him, true liberty means having the freedom to act as we wish, as long as it does not infringe upon the equal rights of others. Jefferson doesn't believe that liberty should be limited solely by the law, as he recognizes that laws can sometimes be unjust and a tool of tyranny when they violate individual rights. In essence, he advocates for a balance between personal freedom and respect for the rights and freedoms of others.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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