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“The balance of power is the scale of peace. The same balance would be preserved were all the world not destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside ... Horrid mischief would ensue were one half the world deprived of the use of them ... the weak will become prey to the strong.”

Quote by Thomas Paine

Book:Selected Writings of Thomas Paine

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Selected Writings of Thomas Paine

This volume includes influential texts such as 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man', showcasing Paine's contributions to the American and French Revolutions. more

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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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