Quote by Thomas Paine
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one. – 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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But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing. – Thomas Paine

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