What at first was plunder assumed the softer name of revenue. – Thomas Paine
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine

What at first was plunder assumed the softer name of revenue. – Thomas Paine
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. – Thomas Paine
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