Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to the establishment of justice and liberty. Algernon Sidney conduceconstituteconstitution Change image and share on social
Liberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are corrupted. Algernon Sidney corruptlibertymanner Change image and share on social
Many things are unknown to the wisest, and the best men can never wholly divest themselves of passions and affections... nothing can or ought to be permanent but that which is perfect. Algernon Sidney affectiondivestman Change image and share on social
Fruits are always of the same nature with the seeds and roots from which they come, and trees are known by the fruits they bear: as a man begets a man, and a beast a beast, that society of men which constitutes a government upon the foundation of justice. Algernon Sidney bearbeastbeget share on social
The truth is, man is hereunto led by reason which is his nature. Algernon Sidney hereuntoleadman Change image and share on social
The common Notions of Liberty are not from School Divines, but from Nature. Algernon Sidney commondivineliberty Change image and share on social
A general presumption that Icings will govern well, is not a sufficient security to the People... those who subjected themselves to the will of a man were governed by a beast. Algernon Sidney beastgeneralgovern Change image and share on social
The general revolt of a Nation cannot be called a Rebellion. Algernon Sidney callgeneralnation Change image and share on social
God leaves to Man the choice of Forms in Government; and those who constitute one Form, may abrogate it. Algernon Sidney abrogatechoiceconstitute Change image and share on social
