How is the word "nature" used differently in these two sentences? Use the complete passage to support your answer.

"If we may collect the sentiments of the people of America, from their own most solemn declarations, they hold this truth as self-evident, that all men are by nature free."

"Some are of such a nature that they cannot be surrendered."

Question

How is the word "nature" used differently in these two sentences? Use the complete passage to support your answer. 

"If we may collect the sentiments of the people of America, from their own most solemn declarations, they hold this truth as self-evident, that all men are by nature free." 

"Some are of such a nature that they cannot be surrendered."

anonymous · Answer

Well, I think both sentences is talking about human nature, or how we act.

anonymous · Answer

So the first sentence is talking about how all people, by human nature are free. So all men want to be independent instead of having to depend on someone.

anonymous · Answer

The second sentence says that some people because of the way they act can never be free.