George Washington, Rules of Civility

1. Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect, to those that are present. 2. When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not usually discovered. 3. Show nothing to your friend that may affright him. 4. In the presence of others sing not to […]

A Summary View of the Rights of British America

. Resolved, that it be an instruction to the said deputies, when assembled in general congress with the deputies from the other states of British America, to propose to the said congress that an humble and dutiful address be presented to his majesty, begging leave to lay before him, as chief magistrate of the British […]

John Locke Second Treatise of Government

Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: An Essay Concerning the True Original, Extent and End of Civil Government Chapter 2: Of the State of Nature Chapter 3: Of the State of War Chapter 4: Of Slavery Chapter 5: Of Property Chapter 6: Of Paternal Power Chapter 7: Of Political or Civil Society Chapter 8: Of […]