Algernon Sidney

Politician

1623-01-15 – 1683-12-07

Algernon Sidney was an English politician and republican political theorist of the 17th century. He became known for his opposition to absolutist monarchy and for his work Discourses Concerning Government.

Books by Algernon Sidney

An Address to the people of New-England. [Signed, "Algernon Sidney."]
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Discourses Concerning Government

By Algernon Sidney, ... To which is Added, a Short Account of the Author's Life. ... In Two Volumes. ...
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Discourses Concerning Government, by Algernon Sidney ... Published from an Original Manuscript of the Author
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Quotes by Algernon Sidney

This submission is a restraint of liberty, but could be of no effect as to the good intended, unless it were general; nor general, unless it were natural.
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Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to the establishment of justice and liberty.
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Many things are unknown to the wisest, and the best men can never wholly divest themselves of passions and affections... nothing can or ought to be permanent but that which is perfect.
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Liars ought to have good memories.
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