Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: Rules and Order Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Article.Sentence)

Quote #4

The security of the rights of man and of the citizen requires public military forces. These forces are, therefore, established for the good of all and not for the personal advantage of those to whom they shall be intrusted. (12.1-2)

A military creates order. It can be a balancing act as to how much order you want them to inflict, but most would agree that societies need at least some. The author's of this also want people to think that the military will be there to protect, not to bully.

Quote #5

Since property is an inviolable and sacred right, no one shall be deprived thereof except where public necessity, legally determined, shall clearly demand it, and then only on condition that the owner shall have been previously and equitably indemnified. (17.1)

Anyone who's ever been robbed of their property knows the feeling of a lack of rules and order. Preventing theft is a basic when creating societal laws, and when trying to get the people on your side.