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When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of li

When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon. – Thomas Paine

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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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Persecution is not an original feature in any religion but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law. – Thomas Paine

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