Of liberty I would say that, in the whole plenitude of its extent, it is
unobstructed action according to our will. But 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 right of an individual.
--Thomas Jefferson to Isaac H. Tiffany, 1819
John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
2 comments:
Interesting take... and good point!
Thanks, NFO. It's one of my favorites, partly because it uses big words that confuse liberals & their toadies.
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