ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS IDEAS OF THE 18th CENTURY ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS

“It is dangerous to be right in matters when the government is wrong.” --Voltaire

“Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to but himself.” --John Locke

“To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.” --Charles de Montesquieu

“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

“Useless laws weaken the necessary laws.” Charles de Montesquieu

"The purpose of law is, not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom." John Locke

“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” --Voltaire

“It is difficult to free men from the chains that they worship.” --Voltaire

“Injustice eventually produces independence.” --Voltaire

“Force does not constitute right “Force does not constitute right. Obedience is due only to legitimate powers.” --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

“Constant experience shows that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far it will go.” -Charles de Montesquieu

“The duty of a true patriot is to protect his country from its government.” --Thomas Paine

"Freedom is a gift from heaven, and every individual has the right to enjoy it as soon as he is in enjoyment of his reason.” -Denis Diderot

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” --Voltaire

“Skepticism is the first step toward the truth.” --Denis Diderot

“New opinions are always suspected and usually opposed.” --John Locke