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First Principles: The Foundation On Which All Constitutions Are Built Is the Natural Equality of Man

Posted on May 5, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The foundation on which all [constitutions] are built is the natural equality of man, the denial of every preeminence but that annexed to legal office, and particularly the denial of a preeminence by birth.” – Thomas Jefferson (1784)

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First Principles: Civilization Teaches Us To Respect The Right For Women To Enjoy Their Natural Equality To Men

Posted on May 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is civilization alone which replaces women in the enjoyment of their natural equality. That first teaches us to subdue the selfish passions, and to respect those rights in others which we value in ourselves.” – Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Natural Equality

First Principles: The Foundation On Which All Constitutions Are Built Is the Natural Equality of Man

First Principles: Civilization Teaches Us To Respect The Right For Women To Enjoy Their Natural Equality To Men

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