On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
It interests not particular individuals, but nations in its progress, and promises a new era to the human race.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “It interests not particular individuals, but nations in its progress, and promises a new era to the human race.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine emphasizes in "Rights of Man" that the new revolutionary principles hold universal appeal, promising a transformative era for all humanity.
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