On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
Monarchical sovereignty, the enemy of mankind, and the source of misery, is abolished; and the sovereignty itself is restored to its natural and original place, the Nation.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
In "Rights of Man," this declares the abolition of monarchical power and the restoration of sovereignty to the people.
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