Miner Searle Bates, (1897-1978) American political activist in Japan, Vice President of Nanjing University Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Miner Searle Bates quotesMiner Searle Bates QuotesMiner Searle Bates [Natural rights are] moral claims to those spheres of action which are necessary for the welfare of the individual and the development of his personality.~ Miner Searle Bates Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print