On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
When we speak of the crown now, it means nothing; it signifies neither a judge nor a general: besides which it is the laws that govern, and not the man.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine asserts that the concept of the crown has become meaningless, emphasizing that true governance resides in laws, not in individuals.
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