“Government has no right to make itself a party in any debates respecting the principles or mode of forming or of changing, constitutions. It is not for the benefit of those who exercise the powers of government, that constitutions, and the governments issuing from them, are established.”
Quote by Thomas Paine
Work
Rights of Man: Being an Answer to Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution
Written by Thomas Paine, this work is a comprehensive defense of the rights of man and the ideals of the French Revolution, offering a direct response to Edmund Burke's critique of the revolution. Paine argues for the natural rights of individuals and the necessity of a government based on the will of the people. 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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