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“Who will wear a shoe that hurts him, because the shoe-maker tells him 'tis well made?”

Quote by Algernon Sidney

Book:Discourses Concerning Government, by Algernon Sidney ... Published from an Original Manuscript of the Author

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Discourses Concerning Government, by Algernon Sidney ... Published from an Original Manuscript of the Author

This book is a seminal work in political philosophy, exploring concepts of sovereignty, authority, and the nature of government. It is based on an original manuscript by Algernon Sidney and offers insights into the historical context of political thought. more

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Algernon Sidney

Algernon Sidney was an English politician born on January 15, 1623, and died on December 7, 1683. He was known as a political theorist and revolutionary, whose ideas had a significant impact on the evolution of the British political system. more

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