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... Freedom of Conscience ... XIV . Of Education by the State , No. I .. XV Of Ednation ha LESSON . XVI . Of the Government of the Majority. PREFACE TO REVISED EDITION .. Constitution of the United States .. SAN FRANCISCO , February.
... Freedom of Conscience ... XIV . Of Education by the State , No. I .. XV Of Ednation ha LESSON . XVI . Of the Government of the Majority. PREFACE TO REVISED EDITION .. Constitution of the United States .. SAN FRANCISCO , February.
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... freedom of each person , tl grows up a kind of mutual agreement , whereb tions of each are restrained in the same manne the same extent . So far as these restraints refe matters of small consequence , and grow up and without formal ...
... freedom of each person , tl grows up a kind of mutual agreement , whereb tions of each are restrained in the same manne the same extent . So far as these restraints refe matters of small consequence , and grow up and without formal ...
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... consistent with liv society must have a different meaning from the co notion of natural freedom . Remember therefore , a as you live , that * Wordsworth's " Rob Roy . " re he to live nean- re each man ithout regard. 40 POLITICAL IDEAS .
... consistent with liv society must have a different meaning from the co notion of natural freedom . Remember therefore , a as you live , that * Wordsworth's " Rob Roy . " re he to live nean- re each man ithout regard. 40 POLITICAL IDEAS .
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... freedom which America tions seek to secure to every one . It is the na inalienable right of all men to enjoy life , ] above defined ) , and the pursuit of happiness Declaration of Independence states the sure fact the only means of ...
... freedom which America tions seek to secure to every one . It is the na inalienable right of all men to enjoy life , ] above defined ) , and the pursuit of happiness Declaration of Independence states the sure fact the only means of ...
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... freedom to worship Separated as they thus became from the rest world , they had much leisure for reflection . The often their only book , was in every house . It was oughly studied by the masses of the people . It cepts were reduced to ...
... freedom to worship Separated as they thus became from the rest world , they had much leisure for reflection . The often their only book , was in every house . It was oughly studied by the masses of the people . It cepts were reduced to ...
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Page 328 - ... 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the congress may by law have directed.
Page 34 - ... whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundations on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Page 290 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 42 - The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.
Page 314 - It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and independent as the lot of humanity will admit.
Page 257 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I -will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore If thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou sha.lt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Page 318 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Page 322 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Page 308 - And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping God in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience : or for his religious profession or sentiments ; provided he doth not disturb the public peace or obstruct others in their religious worship.
Page 98 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.