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Quote by Thomas Paine

“Wer seine eigene Freiheit sichern will, muss selbst seinen Feind vor Unterdrückung schützen.”

Quote by Thomas Paine

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Thomas Paine
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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