Thomas Paine: “The fact is, that portions of antiquity, by proving everything…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1791

The fact is, that portions of antiquity, by proving everything, establish nothing.

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Thomas Paine

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In "Rights of Man," Paine critiques the selective use of historical examples, arguing that they can be manipulated to support any claim.

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Thomas Paine: “The fact is, that portions of antiquity, by proving everything, establish nothing.”