Thomas Paine “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.” Thomas Paine Topics:BestEvil View all quotes by Thomas Paine →
“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.” Thomas Paine
“Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.” Thomas Paine
