. . . for liberty is an acknowledgment of faith in God and His works. - Frédéric Bastiat

It is not true that the legislator has absolute power over our persons and property. The existence of persons and property preceded the existence of the legislator, and his function is only to guarantee their safety.

"Mr. de Lamartine once wrote to me thusly: "Your doctrine is only the half of my program. You have stopped at liberty; I go on to fraternity." I answered him: "The second half of your program will destroy the first.

Each of us has a natural right, from God, to defend his person, his liberty, and his property.