On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
To possess ourselves of a clear idea of what government is, or ought to be, we must trace it to its origin.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “To possess ourselves of a clear idea of what government is, or ought to be, we must trace it to its origin.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine argues that understanding the true nature of government requires tracing its origins and foundational principles.
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