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Algernon Sidney quotes

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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
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
There may be a hundred thousand men in an army, who are all equally free; but they only are naturally most fit to be commanders or leaders, who most excel in the virtues required for the right performance of those offices. Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney quote: "That is the best Government, which best provides for war."
That is the best Government, which best provides for war. Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney quote: "Liars need to have good memories."
Liars need to have good memories. Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney quote: "The best Governments of the World have bin composed of..."
The best Governments of the World have bin composed of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy. Algernon Sidney
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
Algernon Sidney quote: "The common Notions of Liberty are not from School Divines, but..."
The common Notions of Liberty are not from School Divines, but from Nature. Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney quote: "The truth is, man is hereunto led by reason which is his nature."
The truth is, man is hereunto led by reason which is his nature. Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney quote: "Who will wear a shoe that hurts him, because the shoe-maker..."
Who will wear a shoe that hurts him, because the shoe-maker tells him 'tis well made? Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney quote: "God leaves to Man the choice of Forms in Government; and those..."
God leaves to Man the choice of Forms in Government; and those who constitute one Form, may abrogate it. Algernon Sidney
Such as have reason, understanding, or common sense, will, and ought to make use of it in those things that concern themselves and their posterity, and suspect the words of such as are interested in deceiving or persuading them not to see with their own eyes. Algernon Sidney
If vice and corruption prevail, liberty cannot subsist; but if virtue have the advantage, arbitrary power cannot be established. Algernon Sidney
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
Algernon Sidney quote: "Liberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are..."
Liberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are corrupted. Algernon Sidney

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