Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one.
Thomas Paine
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- 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.
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- 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.