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Quote by Thomas Paine
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine

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The final event to himself has been, that as he rose like a rocket, he fell like the stick. – Thomas Paine

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Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue of supporting it. – Thomas Paine

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The best thing to do with the best things in life is to give them up. – Ambrose Bierce

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By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summers best of weather And autumns best of cheer. – Helen Hunt Jackson

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Ive been gone for a long time. I really want to give the fans something that they deserve to have. So, Im working really hard on this. I really want to make it the best work Ive done so far. – Brandy Norwood

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It is not best that we should all think alike it is a difference of opinion that makes horse races. – Mark Twain

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