The following statements are from Enlightenment philosophers: Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it.
By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it.
You are free at all times, in all places, as soon as you do what you wish to do.
The liberty of man in society is to be under no other legislative power but that established by consent in the commonwealth.