Milton argued that might does not make right, rulers must conform to a higher law, and, if they fail to do so, those suffering under their rule are wholly justified in rebelling against their former leaders.
Paradise Lost
Description of his political philosophy in 'The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates'
1649
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Strange & Unusual"Chaos umpire sits, and by decision more embroils the fray by which he reigns: next him high arbiter Chance governs all."
Humorous"Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties."
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