The romantic and barbarous distinction of men into Kings and subjects, though it may suit the condition of courtiers, cannot that of citizens; and is exploded by the principle upon which Governments are now founded.
In "Rights of Man," Paine condemns the division of people into kings and subjects as an outdated and barbaric concept incompatible with the rights of citizens.
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A knowledge of the practice was then joined to the theory; and all that was wanting to give it real existence was opportunity.
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