Quote by Thomas Paine
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act.

The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. – Thomas Paine

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Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man cannot make principles he can only discover them. – Thomas Paine

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A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. – Thomas Paine

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Integrity
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The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. – Thomas Paine

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Thats the definition of success for the modern Democrat Party. As many people dependent on government as possible is the objective. – Rush Limbaugh

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The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries. – John Adams

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You know, when Republicans were in charge, we doubled the debt. But, now, our concern is the Democrats are in charge and theyre tripling the debt. So, really, our concern is that we want smaller government. – Rand Paul

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Surely the President can agree with us, that theft from government is not good. I know its bold. Its out on the edge. I know from a Chicago-Springfield background its hard to fully grasp that honesty could be part of government. – Newt Gingrich

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God flourished my ministry and my career of creative thinking, communicating and writing back 50 years. – Robert H. Schuller

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Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens. – Khalil Gibran

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There is no higher value in our society than integrity. – Arlen Specter

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