Thomas Paine: Bicentennial of a Patriot&|&Tenth Amendment Center

From the page: "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. The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind."

Reviewed by democracy101 Jun 08, 08:03am ( 9 reviews ) • tenthamendmentcenter.com

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Rated by geniusbeauty on Jun 29, 4:29am

These are indeed words of wisdom
Rated by achillesmmvii on Jun 09, 3:48am

From the page: "A great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It had its origin in the principles of society, and the natural constitution of man. It existed prior to government, and would exist if the formality of government was abolished. The mutual dependence and reciprocal interest which man has in man and all the parts of a civilized community upon each other create that great chain of connection which holds it together."
Rated by macas on Jun 08, 1:11pm

Editor's Note: June 8, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of a hero. Thomas Paine was actively involved in both the American and French Revolutions and is best known for his major works Common Sense, The Rights of Man and The Age of Reason.
Rated by jarwiz on Jun 08, 8:11am

Excellent.
Rated by democracy101 on Jun 08, 8:03am

From the page: "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. The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind."

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