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. (John Winthrop)

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.

John Winthrop

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