Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. ~ Article 1

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (French: Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen), passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights and was influenced by the American Revolution. It is a list of rights, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and separation of powers.

Quotes

• Les hommes naissent et demeurent libres et égaux en droits. Les distinctions sociales ne peuvent être fondées que sur l'utilité commune.
  • Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.
    • Article 1

See also

• French revolution

External links

• Encyclopedic article on Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen on Wikipedia