No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the forbearance or assistance of other men.
But we must create in each person a sense of responsibility in order that each one of us can have the right to enjoy all his rights.
No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings.
As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights.
Doing the right thing has power.
There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences.
No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it.
Every man should be considered as having a right to the character which he deserves; that is, to be spoken of according to his actions.
A right is not what someone gives you; it's what no one can take from you.
The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right.