Liberty is the right to do what the laws permit.
In the state of nature, men are born free; but everywhere they are in chains.
The spirit of laws is the lifeblood of society.
There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person.
Justice is the will of the stronger.
To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.
A law is good if it respects the natural rights of individuals.
It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.
No man is so perfect that there is not something wrong with him.
The laws are extraordinary; they reflect the customs of the people.
The tyranny of a majority is just as oppressive as that of a minority.
Political liberty is the right to do whatever the laws permit.
The more laws you have, the less liberty you enjoy.
One must be wary of laws that favor the few over the many.
Enlightenment is the bridge that connects ignorance to knowledge.
A despot is born out of the chaos of the uninformed.
Custom is a second nature that governs our actions.
A government without laws is a ship without a compass.
In a republic, the nation is the sovereign.
The love of liberty is the foundation of all human progress.
Civil liberty is the right of the individual to be protected from government overreach.
Justice cannot exist without the balance of power.
In diversity, there is beauty and strength.
Man’s natural state is one of freedom, not subjugation.
Laws should be designed for the protection of the weak against the strong.
The essence of law is the pursuit of justice.
Democracy is the art of balancing interests.
A corrupt government is a reflection of a corrupt society.
The spirit consists of values that transcend time and place.
The law should be a shield for the innocent and a sword for the just.
The greatest danger to liberty is the desire for security.
True equality exists when laws apply equally to all.
A wise ruler listens to the voice of the people.
The heart of a nation beats in the rhythm of its laws.
Freedom and virtue must always walk hand in hand.
An informed citizenry is the bedrock of any healthy democracy.
Citizens must challenge their leaders to uphold justice.
The protection of individual rights is the essence of a just society.
Knowledge is the antidote to tyranny.
Rights are inherent, but must be defended through law.
Courage is the foundation of all freedoms.
Without the rule of law, anarchy reigns.
Every law should reflect the will of the people.
The study of law is the study of human relations.
The best society is one that finds harmony within its differences.