Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page William Paley Quote “Natural liberty is the right of common upon a waste; civil liberty is the safe, exclusive, unmolested enjoyment of a cultivated enclosure.” ~ William Paley (1743-1805) British Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian Conformity , Control , Liberty , Nature Ratings and Comments Reply E Archer, NYC 1/4/12 Interesting distinction. I'll take natural liberty over civil liberty any day. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This William Paley quote is found in these categories: Conformity quotes Control quotes Liberty quotes Nature quotes About William Paley Bio of William Paley Quotations by William Paley Books by/about William Paley William Paley videos William Paley on Wikipedia Astrological chart for William Paley