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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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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. – Thomas Paine

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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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The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance. – Thomas Paine

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The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men. – Plato

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The control of information is something the elite always does, particularly in a despotic form of government. Information, knowledge, is power. If you can control information, you can control people. – Tom Clancy

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I dont believe we need the governments help as much as some think we do. That belief sets me apart from the Democrats, since their way of dealing with everything is to tax and spend. – Jesse Ventura

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As far as your personal goals are and what you actually want to do with your life, it should never have to do with the government. You should never depend on the government for your retirement, your financial security, for anything. If you do, youre screwed. – Drew Carey

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