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Dissertations On First Principles Of Government
Dissertations On First Principles Of Government Author:Thomas Paine There are however some things deducible from reason, and evidenced by experience, that serve to guide our decision upon the case. The one is never to invest any individual with extraordinary power; for besides his being tempted to misuse it, it will excite contention and commotion in the nation for the office. Secondly, never to invest power lon... more »g in the hands of any number of individuals.« less