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Quote by Al Smith

“All the ills of democracy can be cured by more democracy.”

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Al Smith, born on December 30, 1873, and died on October 4, 1944, was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of New York. During his tenure, he championed various social reforms and became famous for his opposition to Prohibition. more

“We must respect the rights and properties of our fellowman. And then learn to play the game of life, as well as the game of athletics, according to the rules of society. If you can take that and put it into practice in the community in which you live, then, to me you have won the greatest championship.”

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Author:Jesse Owens

“No democracy can long survive which does not accept as fundamental to its very existence the recognition of the rights of minorities.”

Long Doe Existence Accepting Democracy Rights Fundamentals Recognition Minorities

Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1938, Volume 7

Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1938, Volume 7

“Never exceed your rights, and they will soon become unlimited.”

Rights Unlimited Exceed

Book:The Social Contract

Source: The Social Contract

“In the old times men carried out their rights for themselves as they lived, but nowadays every baby seems born with a social manifesto in its mouth much bigger than itself.”

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Book:Wilde Complete Plays: Lady Windermere's Fan; An Ideal Husband; The Importance of Being Earnest; A Woman of No Importance; Salome; The Duchess of Padua; Vera, or the Nihilists; A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane

Source: Wilde Complete Plays: Lady Windermere's Fan; An Ideal Husband; The Importance of Being Earnest; A Woman of No Importance; Salome; The Duchess of Padua; Vera, or the Nihilists; A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane

“If people concentrated on their responsibilities, others would have their rights.”

People Ifs Responsibility Rights Responsibility To Others

Book:What Works When Life Doesn't

Source: What Works When Life Doesn't

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”