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Quote by William Godwin
The cause of justice is the cause of humanity. Its advocates shoul

The cause of justice is the cause of humanity. Its advocates should overflow with universal good will. We should love this cause, for it conduces to the general happiness of mankind. – William Godwin

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Above all we should not forget that government is an evil, a usurpation upon the private judgement and individual conscience of mankind. – William Godwin

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