Speech · Political speechNecessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom: it is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.William Pitt, Earl of Chatham1783★ 6.9
LetterAll Property indeed, except the Savage’s temporary Cabin, his Bow, his Matchcoat, and other little Acquisitions absolutely necessary for his Subsistence, seems to me to be the Creature of public Convention. Hence the Public has the Right of Regulating Descents & all other Conveyances of Property, and even of limiting the Quantity & the Uses of it.Benjamin Franklin1783★ 3.7
Noble be man, Helpful and good! For that alone Sets him apart From every other creature On earth.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe1783★ 3.7
BiographyHe is not only dull himself, but the cause of dullness in others.Samuel FooteJames Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D · 1783★ 2.1
Speech · Military speechIf men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind; reason is of no use to us—the freedom of Speech may be taken away—and, dumb & silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.George Washington1783★ 2.0
To put it in one word: I believe that Judaism knows nothing of revealed religion, in the sense in which this is understood by Christians. The Israelites possess divine legislation.Moses Mendelssohn1783★ 1.0
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