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No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings
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"No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings"

- Denis Diderot

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This quote by Denis Diderot speaks with the concept that no one has been given the right to control or dictate the lives of others. It suggests that no one is naturally remarkable to another and that no one has the authority to inform another person what to do. This quote is a tip that everybody is equal which nobody needs to be dealt with as if they are above another. It is a call to respect the autonomy of others and to recognize that everyone deserves to make their own choices. This quote is a pointer that no one ought to be dealt with as if they are above another and that everyone ought to be treated with regard and dignity. It is a suggestion that nobody can control or determine the lives of others and that everyone must be offered the flexibility to make their own decisions.

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Denis Diderot This quote is written / told by Denis Diderot between October 5, 1713 and July 31, 1784. He was a famous Editor from France. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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