“We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all peoples are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty
and the pursuit of Happiness.”[1]
Rights are good and do good
demand entitlement
enforce blind justice
Duty is the power of good
expects involvement
bestows compassion
We hold these works to be fully manifest,
that all are included in the union,
that they are gifted by the Creator,
with certain inviolable Duties,
that among these are Power, Freedom,
and the support of Harmony.
Rights uphold the common good
dictate formal judgment
mandate conformity
Duty beholds the greater good
suggests prudent wisdom
heartens community
When Right realizes Duty
Then Duty realizes Right
[1] Declaration of Independence
[1] Declaration of Independence
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