Famous quote by Thomas Babington

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There is surely no contradiction in saying that a certain section of the community may be quite competent to protect the
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"There is surely no contradiction in saying that a certain section of the community may be quite competent to protect the persons and property of the rest, yet quite unfit to direct our opinions, or to superintend our private habits"

- Thomas Babington

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This quote by Thomas Babington is referring to the suggestion of democracy as well as the power of the people. He is suggesting that while the people may can safeguarding the civil liberties and also security of the community, they may not be qualified to choose about the point of views as well as private habits of the people. This is because viewpoints and also personal habits are extra individual as well as subjective, as well as a result call for a much more customized knowledge and also understanding. Babington is recommending that while the people may have the ability to protect the legal rights of the area, they need to not be provided the power to determine the opinions and also private habits of the people. This is due to the fact that it is essential to keep the liberty of the individual and also to enable them to make their very own decisions about their opinions and personal habits.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Babington between August 25, 1800 and December 28, 1859. He/she was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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