“It is for the good of nations, and not for the emolument or aggrandizement of particular individuals, that government ought to be established, and that mankind are at the expense of supporting it. The defects of every government and constitution both as to principle and form, must, on a parity of reasoning, be as open to discussion as the defects of a law, and it is a duty which every man owes to society to point them out.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
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Paine: Political Writings
Thomas Paine's political writings, compiled in this volume, are foundational texts in the history of political thought. They delve into the principles of liberty and democracy, with a focus on the American Revolution and its impact on the formation of the United States. more
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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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