In the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
preamble to the constition
The constitution
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." comes from the US Declaration of Independence.
The correct phrase is "We hold these truths to be self-evident,...." The primary author of the United States Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson.
rights that flow from natural law, and are therfore obvious
It means that the statements that they are referring to should be obvious enough that everyone should be able to agree that they are true
a. the constitution
The Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." comes from the US Declaration of Independence.
The phrase "we hold these truths to be self-evident" means that the truths mentioned, which come after that famous phrase, do not need to be explained, defended, or rationalized. "Self-evident" means that the thing provides its own justification just because it exists.
The correct phrase is "We hold these truths to be self-evident,...." The primary author of the United States Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson.
The Declaration of Independence.
The early part of the Declaration of Independence of the United States contains one: "... these truths to be self-evident".
rights that flow from natural law, and are therfore obvious
It means that the statements that they are referring to should be obvious enough that everyone should be able to agree that they are true
It means that the statements that they are referring to should be obvious enough that everyone should be able to agree that they are true
The undersigned believed the philosophy behind the document prioritized individual freedoms and rights as essential components of a just society. They likely saw the document as promoting equality, democracy, and the rule of law.
a. the constitution