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Thomas Paine wrote in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense,
"Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one."
 By: | Thomas Paine (more quotes by Thomas Paine or books by/about Thomas Paine) |
| (1737-1809) US Founding father, pamphleteer, author |
Date: | 1776 |
Source: | Common Sense, February 14, 1776 |
Categories: | Government, Justice, Society, Tyranny |
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