Algernon Sidney
1623 - 1683
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Biography
Algernon Sidney (1623-1683) was a prominent English politician, philosopher, and opponent of absolute monarchy. He was a fervent advocate of republican government and individual freedoms, strongly influenced by his belief in the rights of the people above the authority of kings. Sidney played a significant role in the political landscape of his time, participating in the English Civil War and the Commonwealth period. His philosophical works, such as 'Discourses Concerning Government,' continue to be influential in the theories of political philosophy and democracy.
Famous Quotes (5)
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God helps those who help themselves.
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A generous heart should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
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Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.
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He who will not be saved needs no preacher.
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The public good is in nothing more essentially interested than in the protection of every individual's private rights.