The Declaration of Independence is one of the most influential documents in modern history-the inspiration for what would become the most powerful democracy in the world. ...

What is the liberty and equality?

Thus liberty entails the responsible use of freedom under the rule of law without depriving anyone else of their freedom. ... The word "liberty" is often used in slogans, such as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" or "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity".

Who said that liberty and equality are incompatible?

Jan Narveson, author of The Libertarian Idea, argues that a political ideal of negative liberty is incompatible with any substantive ideal of equality; while James P.