Men speak of natural rights, but I challenge any one to show where in …

Calvin Coolidge
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Men speak of natural rights, but I challenge any one to show where in nature any rights existed or were recognized until there was established for their declaration and protection a duly promulgated body of corresponding laws. ✨ Calvin Coolidge (2001). The Quotable Calvin Coolidge: Sensible Words for a New Century, Images from the Past Incorporated
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