James Harrington (January 3, 1611 - September 11, 1677) was a prominent British political philosopher, historian, and writer of the 17th century, best known for his work 'Oceana'.
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Source: Harrington: 'The Commonwealth of Oceana' and 'A System of Politics'
“The Law is but words and paper without the hands of swords of men.”
Source: Harrington: 'The Commonwealth of Oceana' and 'A System of Politics'
Source: The Oceana and Other Works
“Every man, either to his terror or consolation, has some sense of religion.”
Source: Oceana