The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the forbearance or assistance of other men. The first of these a just philosophy will probably induce us universally to explode.
William GodwinIf there be such a thing as truth, it must infallibly be struck out by the collision of mind with mind.
William GodwinMan is the only creature we know, that, when the term of his natural life is ended, leaves the memory of himself behind him.
William Godwin