Quote by Samuel Adams
Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the enumeration of fundamental natural rights that the colonists possess. It states that every individual has the inherent rights to life, liberty, and property. Furthermore, it asserts that individuals have the right to defend these rights using the most effective means possible. This statement, often associated with John Locke, advocates for the importance of these rights as the foundation of a just society, and affirms the colonists' belief in their entitlement to these rights during their struggle for independence.
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By Samuel Adams