Algernon Sidney

“That which is not just, is not law; and that which is not law, ought not to be obeyed.”

“God helps those who help themselves.”

“That which is not just, is not law; and that which is not law, ought not to be obeyed.”

“A lie is not to be excused by the goodness of the end.”

“Liars ought to have good memories.”

“Liberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are corrupted.”

“Manus haec inimica tyrannis.”

“The general revolt of a nation cannot be called a rebellion.”

“God helps those who help themselves.”

“All human constitutions are subject to corruption and must perish unless they are timely renewed.”

“Liars ought to have good memories.”

“A people can only be governed by the law of their own making.”

“Swords were given to men that none might be slaves, but such as know not how to use them.”

“The liberties of nations are from God and nature, not from kings.”

“This hand, an enemy to tyrants, seeks with the sword a quiet peace under liberty.”

“Swords were given to men, that none might be slaves, but such as know not how to use them.”

“Liberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are corrupted.”

“A lie is not to be excused by the goodness of the end.”

“The general revolt of a nation cannot be called a rebellion.”

“All human constitutions are either sublime or ridiculous.”