On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act: a general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
From "Rights of Man," this passage claims that upon the abolition of formal government, society spontaneously organizes, with common interest leading to collective security.
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