“Governments arise either out of the people or over the people.”
Book:Rights of Man
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
Rights of Man
Written by Thomas Paine, this influential work delves into the concepts of natural rights, social contracts, and the role of government, offering a critique of the British monarchy and a call for democratic reforms. more
Author
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more
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