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Quote by William Godwin

“Above all we should not forget, that government is an evil, an usurpation upon the private judgment and individual conscience of mankind.”

Quote by William Godwin

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William Godwin was an English journalist, writer, and philosopher known for his contributions to liberal and socialist ideas. He is particularly famous for his work 'Enquiry Concerning Political Justice', which outlined theories on freedom, equality, and property. Born on March 3, 1756, he passed away on April 7, 1836. more

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