John Winthrop Quote

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.


The history of New England from 1630 to 1649. With notes by J. Savage (ed. 1826)


Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.