Liberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are corrupted. Algernon Sidney corruptlibertymanner Change image and 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
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
That is the best Government, which best provides for war. Algernon Sidney governmentwar Change image and share on social
This submission is a restraint of liberty, but could be of no effect as to the good intended, unless it were general; nor general, unless it were natural. Algernon Sidney effectgeneralgood 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
If vice and corruption prevail, liberty cannot subsist; but if virtue have the advantage, arbitrary power cannot be established. Algernon Sidney advantagearbitrarycorruption Change image and share on social