“No man must encroach upon my province, nor I upon his. He may advise me, moderately and without pertinaciousness, but he must not expect to dictate to me. He may censure me freely and without reserve; but he should remember that I am to act by my deliberation and not his. I ought to exercise my talents for the benefit of others; but that exercise must be the fruit of my own conviction; no man must attempt to press me into the service.”
Quote by William Godwin
Work
Enquiry concerning political justice: with selections from Godwin's other writings
This book is a comprehensive examination of political justice, featuring extracts from the author's other writings, providing a broader perspective on his philosophical ideas. more
Author
William Godwin
William Godwin was an English journalist, writer, and philosopher known for his contributions to liberal and socialist ideas. He is particularly famous for his work 'Enquiry Concerning Political Justice', which outlined theories on freedom, equality, and property. Born on March 3, 1756, he passed away on April 7, 1836. more
You May Also Like
Source: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice: And Its Influence on General Virtue and Happiness
Source: Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions, and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author
“There can be no passion, and by consequence no love, where there is not imagination.”
Source: Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries: Easyread Comfort Edition
Source: Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing
“I've dealt with a lot of guns over my career, so I'm getting better and better with firearms.”
“I don't know anybody in the underworld. I make this stuff up. I don't know any criminals.”
“While we are examining into everything we sometimes find truth where we least expected it.”