"Liberty consists in the freedom to do everything which injures no one else; hence the exercise of the natural rights of each man has no limits except those which assure to the other members of the society the enjoyment of the same rights."

--Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette (Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de La Fayette; 6 September 1757 - 20 May 1834)

Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789

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Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, eloquently captured the essence of individual liberty in his famous quote. He believed that each person should have the freedom to exercise their natural rights without infringing upon the rights of others.

Lafayette recognized that true liberty requires equality - everyone must have equal access to their natural rights if we are to create a just and fair society. It is only through mutual respect for each other's freedoms that we can ensure that all members of society can enjoy these same liberties.

As we continue our journey towards creating a more equitable world, let us always remember Lafayette's words and strive towards building a society where every individual is free to pursue their dreams without fear of persecution or oppression. #GilbertDuMotier #IndividualLiberty #NaturalRights #Equality