But, in the instance of France we see a Revolution generated in the rational contemplation of the Rights of Man, and distinguishing from the beginning between persons and principles.
Paine asserts in "Rights of Man" that the French Revolution was uniquely founded on the rational consideration of human rights, separating principles from individuals.
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If, therefore, the good to be obtained be worthy of a passive, rational, and costless revolution, it would be bad policy to prefer waiting for a calamity that should force a violent one.
The horrid scene that is now acting by the English government in the East-Indies, is fit only to be told of Goths and Vandals, who, destitute of principle, robbed and tortured the world they were incapable of enjoying.
As soldiers have hitherto been treated in most countries, they might be said to be without a friend.
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