Thomas Paine: “Whether the fruits of his labours shall be enjoyed by himself or…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1791

Whether the fruits of his labours shall be enjoyed by himself or consumed by the profligacy of governments?

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Thomas Paine

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From "Rights of Man," Paine poses a fundamental question about whether individuals or corrupt governments should benefit from human labor.

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